Updates on US Army Corps of Engineers Recreational Closures 3/20/2020

The two major US Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) districts serving Arkansas are the Little Rock District and the Vicksburg District. Many people do not realize that the USACOE manages […]
Message to all Arkansawyers from Arkansas Tourism

As we shutter ourselves away, seek solitude both indoors and outdoors, it’s important to remember that we are really in this together. We are not pulling apart, we are pulling […]
Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Announces Closings and Limiting of Some Services

LITTLE ROCK—Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT), today announced that ADPHT is instituting closings and/or limited access to some of its parks and […]
News from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission – March 2020

Here are a couple of stories from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission that came across our wires this morning. Lake Maumelle Gets Bonus Bream Stocking LITTLE ROCK – Bass […]
The Natural State Bikes Podcast

I recently had the opportunity to sit and talk about bikes while being recorded. Bobby Rickard was kind enough to visit with me at the Trailhouse in Bella Vista, AR […]
Temporary Closures at Buffalo National River

Following guidance from the CDC, and recommendations from state and local public health authorities in consultation with NPS Public Health Service Officers, there are temporary facility closures in place at […]
Arkansas State Parks Address Coronavirus

See the latest update on Arkansas State Park closings at: https://arkansasoutside.com/arkansas-department-of-parks-heritage-and-tourism-announces-closings-and-limiting-of-some-services/ The first thing that Arkansas State Parks want you to know is, THEY ARE OPEN! On Friday afternoon (3/13/2020) […]
Everest is fully closed after Nepal shuts down access – SNEWS

Everest is now closed. Following an announcement from China that it would restrict climbing on its half of the mountain due to coronavirus concerns, Nepal followed suit today with a […]
Update from the Joe Martin Stage Race

Our goal is to hold the Joe Martin Stage Race (all events and categories) as scheduled for April 2 – 5 for the UCI Men, UCI Women and Elite Men […]
Ouachita Challenge Cancelled

The 2020 Ouachita Challenge has been cancelled due to concerns from Coronavirus or CORVID-19. Last night, Scott Hopkins, race director, put the following notice on their Facebook Page: We regret […]



