Proposed Fee Increases Could Change the Cost of Camping at Shady Lake Recreation Area
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on proposed recreation fee increases across the Ouachita National Forest, including changes that would affect visitors to the popular Shady Lake Recreation […]
Northwoods Dawg Daze of Summer Returns to Hot Springs for 2026
The summer heat in Arkansas can make it difficult for outdoor athletes to stay motivated, but the Northwoods Dawg Daze of Summer challenge is designed to keep riders and runners […]
Federal Public Lands News: White Rock Road Reopens, New Motor Vehicle Maps Available, and a Summer Closure at Springhill Park
Several updates affecting Arkansas federal public lands were announced this week, including the reopening of a popular Ozark forest road, updated motor vehicle use maps for national forests, and temporary […]
Arkansas Trail Projects Update: What’s Happening Across the State in 2026
Arkansas continues to invest heavily in outdoor recreation infrastructure in 2026, with projects ranging from lift-served mountain bike parks to long-distance greenways and new water trails. Across the state, public […]
The History of National Trails Day and How Arkansas Celebrates
Every year on the first Saturday in June, outdoor enthusiasts across the country lace up hiking boots, grab mountain bikes, launch kayaks, and head outdoors for National Trails Day. What […]
The Dirtiest (and Wettest) Race in Arkansas Just Got Even More Ridiculous
Hot Springs Running of the Tubs 2026 Returns With New Rules, Rubber Ducks, and Bathtub Racing Chaos The Stueart Pennington World Championship Running of the Tubs returns to downtown Hot […]
How to Protect Your Dog from Summer Heat on Outdoor Adventures in Arkansas
With another scorching Arkansas summer underway, the trails, rivers, and parks of the Natural State are calling. If you are bringing your dog along, a little preparation goes a long […]
Southwest Trail Update: Progress Across Pulaski, Saline, and Garland Counties
The 65-mile trail connecting Little Rock to Hot Springs is advancing county by county, with new pavement on the ground and more on the way. More than a decade after […]
How Arkansas State Parks Built the Monument Trails Into a National Mountain Biking Destination
When Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Parks and Recreation Foundation unveiled their vision for the Monument Trails in 2019, they described something ambitious: a statewide collection of destination mountain […]
Drought Conditions Postpone Recreational Water Releases Below Remmel Dam
Paddlers hoping to catch scheduled whitewater and recreational releases on the Ouachita River this summer may have to wait for wetter conditions. Entergy Arkansas announced that full-generation recreational flows from […]