Mountain Bike Adventures in the Ozark Mountains of North Central Arkansas
North Central Arkansas’s Ozark Mountains offer an array of mountain biking experiences for riders of all skill levels. Below are four standout trails in this region – each with its […]
Oakridge Trail Expansion Opens at Bull Shoals–White River State Park
LAKEVIEW, Ark. – Arkansas State Parks celebrated the expansion of the Oakridge Mountain Bike Trail System at Bull Shoals–White River State Park this week, adding a major new amenity for […]
Partial Hot Springs National Park shutdown spares dozens of local attractions
UPDATE:The Lamar Bathhouse Emporium gift shop is now open. The retail store that carries Hot Springs National Park souvenirs, clothing, and collectibles was closed last week during the partial government […]
Bentonville Gears Up for a Month of Cycling in October
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Bentonville, known as the Mountain Biking Capital of the World™, will host a full calendar of cycling events in October, from international races and industry summits to […]
Operation of Federal Recreational Facilities During a Funding Lapse
A government shutdown could have a significant impact on Arkansas’ tourism industry, particularly in outdoor recreation. With Army Corps of Engineers parks, National Parks like Hot Springs and Buffalo National […]
Arkansas High Country Race Returns to Downtown Russellville
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — The Arkansas High Country Race is set to bring elite endurance competition back to downtown Russellville this weekend, combining grueling gravel routes with small-town hospitality and community […]
Corps of Engineers Operates Arkansas’s Largest Camping Network
(Note: This article was written before the 2025 U.S. Government shutdown. Please check with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers offices for the current status of campgrounds, day-use areas, and […]
Top Hiking Trails in Arkansas, Outside State Parks
Arkansas is nicknamed The Natural State for its abundance of unspoiled wilderness and scenic beauty. Beyond the well-known state parks, Arkansas offers countless public hiking trails managed by national forests, […]
Tourism to Arkansas’s National Park Properties Drives $301 Million into Local Economies in 2024
In 2024, Arkansas’s national park and historic site properties continued to play a vital role as economic engines for the state. Across the seven NPS-managed locations, visitors spent an estimated […]
Arkansas’s Biggest Outdoor Weekend is Here
If you check the Arkansas Outside calendar for September 24–28, 2025, you’ll see it is shaping up to be another action-packed weekend across the Natural State. Here’s a roundup of […]