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 […]
Two Large Diamonds Found at Crater of Diamonds State Park this Summer
Two visitors to Crater of Diamonds State Park have unearthed some of the largest diamonds found at the site this year, continuing a streak of notable discoveries in 2025. Dash […]
Seven Arkansas State Parks to See Fall Color This Season
Autumn in Arkansas brings cooler weather, clear skies, and a vibrant display of red, orange and gold across the state’s forests. From the Ozark Mountains to the Delta, Arkansas state […]
USACE Waives Day-Use Fees Sept. 27 for National Public Lands Day
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — If you’ve been looking for an excuse to get outside, next weekend delivers. On Saturday, September 27, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Little Rock […]
Know Your Recreational Land Agency
Not all government agencies are the same and it is a good idea to know the differences. Arkansas is known as the “Natural State” because of all the outdoor recreational […]
Birdeye 500 Launches as a Self-Supported Gravel Cycling Challenge
BIRDEYE, Ark. – A new endurance cycling event is set to test the mettle of riders in the Arkansas Delta this fall. StudioDRIFT, a nonprofit focused on community development through […]
Trail Expansion Near Lake Maumelle Advances as Part of Maumelle Pinnacles Project
Mountain biking and hiking opportunities continue to grow west of Little Rock, with Central Arkansas Water (CAW) approving a new 13.5-mile trail expansion on the south side of Lake Maumelle. […]
E-Bike Laws in Arkansas: A City-by-City Guide
Statewide Rules Arkansas law classifies electric bicycles into three categories. Class 1 e-bikes provide pedal assistance up to 20 miles per hour, Class 2 e-bikes use a throttle to reach […]