Whatever Happened to Bicycle Boy?
In October 2011, a small bronze kid on a bike greeted everyone stepping off the brand-new Clinton Presidential Park Bridge on the North Little Rock side. He wasn’t permanently mounted—just […]
Exploring Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area: Arkansas’s Outdoor Adventure Haven
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, just east of Rogers in northwest Arkansas, is the state’s largest park at over 12,000 acres of Ozark wilderness. Stretching along the southern shores of Beaver […]
National Park Service Breaks Ground on Maurice Bathhouse Rehabilitation at Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The National Park Service (NPS) marked a major milestone on August 19, 2025, with the groundbreaking for the rehabilitation of the historic Maurice Bathhouse at Hot […]
Jamestown Crag Foundation: Preserving a Hidden Arkansas Gem for Generations
JAMESTOWN, Ark. – Tucked into the forested hills of north-central Arkansas lies Jamestown Crag, a sandstone bluff system that has quietly grown from a secret climbing spot into one of the […]
Three Cycling Events Offer Variety for Arkansas Riders This Fall
Arkansas cyclists will have no shortage of options this fall as three very different events highlight the diversity of the state’s riding scene. From one of the nation’s largest road […]
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 […]