What to Watch for in Arkansas Outdoor Recreation in 2026
As Arkansas enters 2026, outdoor recreation across the state is less about looking back and more about what is to come next. Many long-discussed projects are reaching critical stages, new […]
Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series Looks Ahead to 2026 Season
Yesterday, I attended the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series open forum in Hot Springs to learn more about updated rules and the race schedule for the 2026 season. The meeting […]
ArkansasOutside.com Looks Back at the Top Outdoor News Stories of 2025
As the calendar turns to 2026, it is worth pausing to reflect on the stories that shaped outdoor recreation in Arkansas over the past year. In 2025, ArkansasOutside.com covered major […]
Arkansas Outside Shares Simple Ways to Get Outside More in 2026 on Good Morning Arkansas
On January 1, 2026, ArkansasOutside.com owner and editor Joe Jacobs joined Steve Powell on Good Morning Arkansas to talk about easy and realistic ways Arkansans can spend more time outdoors […]
Gudrun Northwoods Mountain Bike Festival Moves to October
Hot Springs’ flagship mountain bike celebration is getting a fresh fall feel in 2026. The Gudrun Northwoods Mountain Bike Festival will move from November to October 23 through 25 and […]
Arkansas State Parks Kicks Off America 250 With First Day Hikes in 2026
Arkansas State Parks is inviting Arkansans to welcome the new year outdoors with First Day Hikes on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. The annual tradition will also serve as the official […]
Ranch North Woods Preserve: Our Annual Christmas Hike
A Protected Natural Escape in West Little Rock Ranch North Woods is a 234-acre natural area in west Little Rock, bordering Pinnacle Mountain State Park and protecting more than a […]
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 […]