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Hot Springs to Host Inaugural Birding Festival of the South This October
A New Outdoor Festival Takes Flight in Arkansas Birders from across the region will soon have a new reason to visit Hot Springs. Registration is now open for the inaugural
Lake Wilhelmina Reopens, Ribbon-Cutting Set for May 15
After nearly two years of major infrastructure repairs and extensive habitat improvements, west Arkansas’s beloved
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Hot Springs to Host Inaugural Birding Festival of the South This October
A New Outdoor Festival Takes Flight in Arkansas Birders from across the region will soon have a new reason to visit Hot Springs. Registration is now open for the inaugural Birding Festival of the South, scheduled for October 8 through 10 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Presented by Oaklawn Hot Springs, the three-day event will celebrate the fall migration season with guided birding excursions, educational workshops, keynote speakers, live music, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to explore some of the most scenic natural areas in the Ouachita Mountains. Festival organizers say the event is designed for everyone, from experienced birders to curious
Hot Springs to Host Inaugural Birding Festival of the South This October
A New Outdoor Festival Takes Flight in Arkansas Birders from across the region will soon have a new reason to visit Hot Springs. Registration is now open for the inaugural Birding Festival of the South, scheduled for October 8 through 10 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Presented by Oaklawn Hot Springs, the three-day event will celebrate the fall migration season with guided birding excursions, educational workshops, keynote speakers, live music, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to explore some of the most scenic natural areas in the Ouachita Mountains. Festival organizers say the event is designed for everyone, from experienced birders to curious
Lake Wilhelmina Reopens, Ribbon-Cutting Set for May 15
After nearly two years of major infrastructure repairs and extensive habitat improvements, west Arkansas’s beloved Lake Wilhelmina is officially back, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wants to celebrate
Buffalo National River Expands Reservation System to Kyle’s Landing and Erbie Campgrounds
Visitors planning overnight trips to the Buffalo National River will soon see another major change to camping along Arkansas’s iconic river corridor. Beginning September 1, 2026, all individual campsites at
Lake Wilhelmina Reopens, Ribbon-Cutting Set for May 15
After nearly two years of major infrastructure repairs and extensive habitat improvements, west Arkansas’s beloved Lake Wilhelmina is officially back, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wants to celebrate
Buffalo National River Expands Reservation System to Kyle’s Landing and Erbie Campgrounds
Visitors planning overnight trips to the Buffalo National River will soon see another major change to camping along Arkansas’s iconic river corridor. Beginning September 1, 2026, all individual campsites at
Climbing
5th Annual Arkansas Climbers Festival Returns to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in 2026
The 5th Annual Arkansas Climbers Festival returns to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Jasper from Friday, March 27, through Sunday, March 29, 2026. This three-day celebration of climbing culture brings together
New Climbing Area at Petit Jean State Park
Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich history. Now, this beloved park is adding a new chapter to its legacy: rock climbing. For
For the Love of Climbing: From Rock Bottom to Rock Faces — How Climbing Gave Katie Jo Myers Life
By Sharon Bennett, featuring Katie Jo Myers Climbing is more than just a sport. It is a source of strength, hope, and community for many. In this installment of For the Love
Hiking & Backpacking
Get Out There: Enjoying Arkansas Summers Without the Itch
Arkansas is a paradise for outdoor lovers in the summer. From the misty peaks of the Ozark Mountains to the forests of the Ouachita National Forest, from the clear waters
Bear Aware in Arkansas: How to Avoid Bear Encounters While Hiking and Camping in Bear Country
Arkansas earned the nickname The Bear State long before it became known as The Natural State, and today that nickname once again fits. After black bears were nearly wiped out
Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking the Ozarks & Ouachitas
Arkansas Outside · Trail & Gear Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking Arkansas Spring in the Ozark & Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas There is a particular kind of morning that belongs only
Paddling
Memorial Day Float Trip Guide: Arkansas’s Best Floats for the Long Weekend
From the Ozarks to the Ouachitas, these four Arkansas rivers deliver unforgettable paddling for every skill level this holiday weekend. Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial middle of float season
Mile Zero Delta Outdoor Festival 2026 | Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. — One of the Arkansas Delta’s most ambitious outdoor celebrations returns this weekend as the Mile Zero Delta Outdoor Festival takes over Helena-West Helena from Friday, April
Proposed Whitewater Park on Cedar Creek Promises “Exciting Final Feature” at Petit Jean State Park
A bold new concept circulating among outdoor recreation enthusiasts suggests transforming Cedar Creek at Petit Jean State Park into Arkansas’s most dramatic whitewater park. The proposal would create a series
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