Registration Opens for 2025 Ouachita Triple Crown at Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival
HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, Ark. — Cyclists looking for one of the most demanding challenges in Arkansas mountain biking can now register for the 2025 Ouachita Triple Crown, a 178-mile […]
USA Cycling Names Mountain Bike Team for World Championships at Bentonville Announcement
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — USA Cycling unveiled its 23-rider cross-country mountain bike roster for the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships during an announcement Tuesday at the Ledger building in downtown […]
Burn Ban Season Arrives in Arkansas
As the long days of late summer bring hotter, drier weather, campers and outdoor enthusiasts may be greeted by “Burn Ban” signs when they arrive at their favorite destinations. Whether […]
Ozark Foundation Takes Over Rural Recreational Roads Program, Expands Event Portfolio
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The Ozark Foundation will take the lead in managing Arkansas’ Rural Recreational Roads program following its acquisition from Runway Group, the organizations announced Tuesday. The move positions […]
Outback in the Ozarks Returns: A Six-Year Hiatus Ends with the 2025 Race
The iconic Outback in the Ozarks relay race is returning after a six-year break, reigniting the spirit of adventure and endurance in Arkansas’ beautiful Ozark Mountains. The race, set for […]
Corps of Engineers to Host Public Meeting on Blue Mountain Lake Drawdown Proposal
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will host a public meeting later this month to present and discuss a proposed two-phase drawdown of Blue Mountain Lake in west-central Arkansas, […]
Beat the Heat: Tips for Staying Safe While Recreating Outdoors in Arkansas’s Hottest Month
As August temperatures soar in Arkansas, outdoor enthusiasts don’t have to give up their favorite trails and natural escapes. By taking a few precautions, it’s possible to enjoy outdoor recreation […]
Arkansas’s Great Outdoors Is Big Business: New Reports Show $10.3 Billion Visitor Impact and Thousands of Jobs
Outdoor recreation in Arkansas isn’t just about hiking trails, floating rivers, or riding bikes; it’s a major force in the state’s economy. According to new data released by the Arkansas […]
Explore Arkansas This Fall With New USGS Recreational Topo Maps
New mapping technology makes it easier to plan hikes, backpacking trips, and backcountry adventures As cooler temperatures and changing leaves will soon invite hikers and backpackers back to Arkansas’s trails, […]
Tips for Sharing the Arkansas River Trail and Bridges
The Arkansas River Trail is one of the greatest gems in Central Arkansas. Winding through parks, along the river, and over some truly iconic bridges like the Big Dam Bridge, […]