Pinnacle Mountain State Park Just Opened a New Paved Trail, and It’s Perfect for a Spring Day Out
The new Owl Pass Trail connects key destinations inside the park and welcomes visitors of all abilities. If you’ve been looking for a reason to get outside this weekend, Pinnacle […]
Six New Outdoor Startups Just Launched in Arkansas, and They’re Worth Watching
The University of Arkansas’s Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) has unveiled its Spring 2026 cohort, and if this class is any indication, Arkansas’s outdoor economy is just getting warmed up. […]
Arkansas Has Two Burn Ban Seasons — Here’s What Outdoor Enthusiasts Need to Know
If you’ve ever pulled into your favorite Arkansas campsite only to be greeted by a “Burn Ban” sign, you know the disappointment. No campfire crackle, no s’mores, no sitting around […]
It’s the Championship Round in the 2026 Arkansas Mountain Bike March Madness Bracket
The 2026 Arkansas Mountain Bike March Madness Championship Is Set The bracket has spoken. The upsets have shaken things up, the rivalries have played out, and after weeks of voting, […]
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 […]
Go Fast or Go Home: Arkansas Trails That Are on the FKT Map
Speed records. Gnarly terrain. No excuses. Welcome to the world of Fastest Known Times, and Arkansas has more skin in the game than you might think. If you’ve ever crushed […]
The Final Four Are Set in the 2026 Arkansas Mountain Bike March Madness Bracket
The dust has settled. The brackets have been slashed. The people have spoken. And now, only four trail systems remain standing in the 2026 Arkansas Mountain Bike March Madness bracket. […]
Bentonville to Host 2026 USA Cycling Paracycling Road National Championships
Elite adaptive cyclists from across the United States will compete for national titles in Bentonville, Arkansas, when the city hosts the 2026 USA Cycling Paracycling Road National Championships on April […]
Arkansas National Parks See Record Visitor Numbers, Led by Hot Springs and Buffalo National River
National Park Service data shows dramatic long-term growth across the state’s seven federally managed properties, with combined annual visits nearly doubling since the 1980s. Arkansas’s seven National Park Service properties […]
Arkansas’s First Chairlift-Served Mountain Bike Park Opens June 12 in Bella Vista
OZ Trails Bike Park will feature more than 20 miles of gravity trails for all skill levels when it opens this summer on the Bentonville-Bella Vista border. Arkansas is getting […]