USACE Waives Day-Use Fees Sept. 27 for National Public Lands Day
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — If you’ve been looking for an excuse to get outside, next weekend delivers. On Saturday, September 27, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Little Rock […]
Know Your Recreational Land Agency
Not all government agencies are the same and it is a good idea to know the differences. Arkansas is known as the “Natural State” because of all the outdoor recreational […]
Birdeye 500 Launches as a Self-Supported Gravel Cycling Challenge
BIRDEYE, Ark. – A new endurance cycling event is set to test the mettle of riders in the Arkansas Delta this fall. StudioDRIFT, a nonprofit focused on community development through […]
Trail Expansion Near Lake Maumelle Advances as Part of Maumelle Pinnacles Project
Mountain biking and hiking opportunities continue to grow west of Little Rock, with Central Arkansas Water (CAW) approving a new 13.5-mile trail expansion on the south side of Lake Maumelle. […]
E-Bike Laws in Arkansas: A City-by-City Guide
Statewide Rules Arkansas law classifies electric bicycles into three categories. Class 1 e-bikes provide pedal assistance up to 20 miles per hour, Class 2 e-bikes use a throttle to reach […]
Corps Update: New Projects & Closures at Bull Shoals Lake & Lake Ouachita
Here’s what’s new and underway at two popular US Army Corps of Engineers–managed lakes in Arkansas. From road and park upgrades at Bull Shoals to new trailhead closures and accessible […]
Raid the Rock Adventure Race 2025: A Winter Quest in Central Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, AR – On December 20–21, 2025, the spirit of adventure racing will roar back to life in central Arkansas. Teams of racers will converge with compasses and mountain […]
Sleeping Under the Stars: Arkansas Overnight Hikes That Spark Adventure
There’s something about sleeping outside that feels both ancient and a little rebellious. Forget the hum of air conditioners and the glow of streetlights—trade it all for crickets, crackling campfires, […]
Birdeye Gravel Festival Returns to Crowley’s Ridge with Biking, Running, and Live Music
BIRDEYE, Ark. – StudioDRIFT is bringing back its popular fall gravel biking and running event, the Birdeye Gravel Festival, on November 7–8, 2025. Now in its fourth year, the festival […]
Crystal Bridges Exhibition Brings Olympic Cycling to the Art World
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Cycling will roll into the halls of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art this fall, where bikes ridden by Olympic and World Championship athletes will stand alongside […]