808 Ranch Donates Land for Safer Cycling Route Along Highway 72 in Northwest Arkansas
Cyclists traveling between Pea Ridge and Bentonville will soon have a safer alternative to riding along busy Highway 72. The 808 Ranch at the Ridge has partnered with Trailblazers to […]
Outdoor Jobs in the Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests Gear Up for Summer 2026
Spring signals two things in Arkansas, longer days and the start of outdoor employment opportunities across the state’s public lands. The Ouachita National Forest and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests have […]
Buffalo National River Schedules Prescribed Burn in Lower Wilderness, Temporary Closure Announced
A large prescribed burn is scheduled this winter in the Lower Buffalo Wilderness, prompting a temporary closure of more than 11,000 acres to hikers and horseback riders from February 22 […]
Spring Camping in Arkansas: From Buffalo National River to Gulpha Gorge and Cane Creek State Park
Spring Break is fast approaching, and it’s the perfect time to trade the chaos of daily life for the tranquility of the Arkansas wilderness. As nature shakes off winter’s chill, […]
Biathlon on Bikes: Bringing the Olympic Thrill to Arkansas Trails
This weekend, while my household was enjoying the Winter Olympics, the question came up. What Winter Olympic event would you want to magically become a top competitor in? When it […]
Registration Opens for the Fifth Northwoods Mullet Trail Run and Beaver Bash
Hot Springs hosts a full day of trail running and spring celebration on May 9 Registration is now open for the fifth running of the Northwoods Mullet Trail Run and […]
Progress Continues on Pulaski County’s Southwest and Southeast Trail Projects
Pulaski County leaders say construction momentum is strong on two major active transportation corridors, the Southwest Trail and the Southeast Trail. In a meeting this week, Pulaski County Judge Barry […]
ARDOT Opens 2026 Applications for Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Funding
The Arkansas Department of Transportation has opened the application cycle for the 2026 Transportation Alternatives Program and Recreational Trails Program, two major federal funding sources that help Arkansas communities build […]
Registration Opens for the Wettest Four Wheeled Competition on Earth in Hot Springs
The Stueart Pennington World Championship Running of the Tubs returns to Hot Springs on June 6, 2026, bringing back one of the most entertaining, spirit-soaked traditions anywhere in the state. […]
Arkansas Outdoor Academy Brings Outdoor Recreation into the Classroom as 2026 Launch Nears
The Arkansas Outdoor Academy is preparing to open in 2026 with a mission that immediately sets it apart. As a new tuition-free public charter school serving grades six through nine, […]