Arkansas’s Great Outdoors Is Big Business: New Reports Show $10.3 Billion Visitor Impact and Thousands of Jobs
Outdoor recreation in Arkansas isn’t just about hiking trails, floating rivers, or riding bikes; it’s a major force in the state’s economy. According to new data released by the Arkansas […]
Explore Arkansas This Fall With New USGS Recreational Topo Maps
New mapping technology makes it easier to plan hikes, backpacking trips, and backcountry adventures As cooler temperatures and changing leaves will soon invite hikers and backpackers back to Arkansas’s trails, […]
Tips for Sharing the Arkansas River Trail and Bridges
The Arkansas River Trail is one of the greatest gems in Central Arkansas. Winding through parks, along the river, and over some truly iconic bridges like the Big Dam Bridge, […]
Escape the Summer Heat in Arkansas: Chill Out on These Cool Mountain Tops
When the Arkansas Delta is sizzling and the Ozark foothills feel like a furnace, it’s time to head up. Literally. Tucked high above the steamy summer haze are three Arkansas […]
Delta Heritage Trail Expansion Aims to Boost East Arkansas Communities Through Outdoor Recreation and Economic Growth
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As part of its Trail Nation Spotlight series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) hosted a webinar this month focusing on the Delta Heritage Trail in East Arkansas, […]
Prairie Grove Couple Killed at Devil’s Den State Park: Police Investigate Double Homicide
A married couple from Prairie Grove, Arkansas, was killed Saturday, July 26, 2025, while hiking with their two young daughters at Devil’s Den State Park in Washington County. The Arkansas […]
Arkansas State Parks Update: Summer 2025 Trail and Facility Developments
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT) is making steady progress on several major projects across the state’s park system. From long-anticipated trail completions […]
What If We Brought Back the Alley Cat?
It was one of those ideas that just kind of happened. A hot August afternoon, eleven years ago. A small crew of riders gathering downtown, looking to shake things up. […]
Bentonville Breaks Ground on Razorback Greenway Realignment Near High School
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (July 23, 2025) — City officials marked the start of construction Tuesday on a significant relocation of the Razorback Greenway near mile marker 32.2, aiming to enhance safety […]
Outdoor Economy Powers Arkansas with $7.3 Billion Impact, New Report Reveals
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Outdoor recreation in Arkansas isn’t just a pastime — it’s a powerhouse. A new report commissioned by the Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation and compiled by […]