Cyclocross Nationals Return to Fayetteville in December

Five days of racing to bring riders and fans from across the country to Centennial Park Fayetteville is set to take center stage once again as the USA Cycling Cyclocross […]
OZ Stage Race to Debut Memorial Day Weekend 2026 in Northwest Arkansas

The Ozark Foundation has announced the launch of the OZ Stage Race, a new three-day mountain bike stage race set for May 21–24, 2026, over Memorial Day weekend in Northwest […]
Trail Running in Arkansas: Five Annual Races for All Runners

In Arkansas, the trails tell stories. They wind through forests older than the state itself, past cliffs carved by centuries of water and wind, through quiet hollows and open ridges […]
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 […]



