Buffalo National River Remains Closed
Northwest Arkansas – Buffalo National River has now been closed for one week to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This difficult decision was made in coordination with state […]
Little Rock Parks and Recreation Announce Park Closings
As we reported earlier, it’s important to make wise choices when going outside. These parks have been closed during Easter weekend due to “…high levels of traffic and have exceeded […]
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Going Outside in the Age of COVID-19
For now, Arkansawyers are still able to get outside for relief from self-quarantine. The kids are home, many are working from home or, unfortunately, not working. We need a release […]
Let’s Not Love it to Death – Your Parks Need Your Help
Feeling trapped at home. Hours a day trying to get some work done while also keeping the kids on some sort of learning program. Spring rains aren’t helping. Suddenly, the […]
Buffalo National River is Closed to Visitors in an Effort to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Effective immediately, Buffalo National River will be closed to recreational use until further notice. This closure includes the Buffalo River, trails, open spaces, and campgrounds. This emergency closure is for the maintenance of […]
Arkansas State Parks Announce Closure of Overnight Facilities and Some Day-Use Areas
(From News Release) Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism (ADPHT), today announced all Arkansas State Parks will be open for day use only effective […]
Lessons from the Parks
Do you want to go outside? Well, here is how you do it. Check out this video from Arkansas State Parks on how to visit the park responsibly during the […]
Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism Announces Limits on Camping at State Parks
Below is the latest on camping from Arkansas State Parks. Before you get into it, we at Arkansas Outside would like to thank the staff of the Arkansas State Parks […]
Buffalo National River Is Modifying Operations To Implement Latest Health Guidance
Buffalo National River announces that beginning the morning of Monday, March 30th, 2020, overnight stays in designated park campgrounds are being suspended and these areas are temporarily transitioning to day use […]
The USDA Forest Service Shuts Campgrounds and Other Facilities in Arkansas (Updated 4/1/2020)
UPDATED 04/01/2020 The Ozark-St. Francis National Forest has announced many more closures. Both the Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests have closed campgrounds Arkansas. Several recreation facilities have been temporarily […]