Turn Your Old Christmas Tree Into Fish Habitat Around Arkansas

As the holidays come to an end, many live Christmas trees are tossed into the trash or hauled off to a landfill. Instead of letting those fir and cedar trees […]
An Arkansas Outside Christmas Tradition, The Christmas Day Hike

Every Christmas Day, there is a special tradition that brings a bit of sparkle to the holiday for hikers all over Arkansas. Instead of staying indoors after a big breakfast […]
Hot Springs Launches Birding Festival of the South, Calls for Community Input

Hot Springs is adding a major new event to Arkansas’s outdoor festival calendar with the launch of the Birding Festival of the South, scheduled for October 8 through 10, 2026 […]
Santa Goes Full Strava: Reindeer Rest, Elves Lace Up

This year, Santa’s ditched the sleigh and given the reindeer some much-needed PTO. After decades of indulging in eggnog, fruitcake, sugar cookies, and that stint moonlighting as a certain soda […]
From Balance Bikes to Paved Trails, Getting Kids Rolling in Arkansas

Introducing children to the outdoors can begin with something simple and powerful, a bike. I’m not talking about any bike, but a balance bike, one without pedals. These bikes allow […]
Arkansaw High Country Race to Launch from Bentonville in 2026

Bentonville, known as the Mountain Biking Capital of the World, is set to host the starting line of the grueling Arkansas High Country Race (ARHC) in 2026 and 2027. This […]
Where to Play Outside in Arkansas This Weekend

Arkansas offers a full slate of outdoor events heading into the middle of December, providing runners, cyclists, hikers, and families with numerous opportunities to get outside. Whether you want to […]
Backpacking Without a Shuttle in the Ozarks

Arkansas is home to some remarkable long trails, including the Ozark Highlands Trail, the Ouachita National Recreation Trail, and the Buffalo River Trail. These routes offer extensive point to point […]
Oaklawn Foundation Grant Will Fuel Major Expansion at Northwoods Trails in Hot Springs

Northwoods Trails in Hot Springs will soon grow larger and more versatile thanks to a generous $350,000 grant from The Oaklawn Foundation. The funding will support significant trail expansion, new […]
Blanchard Springs Caverns Set to Become Arkansas’s 53rd State Park

Blanchard Springs Caverns features striking cave formations and has been a popular tourist destination for decades. Memorandum Kickstarts State Park Designation Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Arkansas Department of Parks, […]



