Watch Your Wake: AGFC Urges Boaters to Respect Others on Arkansas Waterways
The streams are dry and the lakes are full—welcome to summer in Arkansas. On a recent paddling trip to DeGray Lake Resort State Park, our group of kayakers and paddleboarders […]
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Unveils Trail Map to Boost Rural Growth Through Outdoor Recreation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 10, 2025) — The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) has released a new tool designed to empower rural communities through outdoor recreation. The Trail Map for Rural Development […]
How Do I Avoid Heat Stroke While Hiking, Running or Biking in Arkansas?
Smart strategies to stay safe on the trail when the heat index climbs As Arkansas settles into the dog days of summer, outdoor enthusiasts continue to hit the trails, rivers, […]
Leave the Fireworks at Home: Buffalo National River Reminds Visitors of Holiday Rules
As the Fourth of July approaches, the National Park Service is urging visitors to Buffalo National River to celebrate responsibly by leaving the fireworks at home. Fireworks are strictly prohibited […]
100 Miles of Everywhere…Again?
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published in 2012, back when central Arkansas’s trail and road riding scene looked a bit different. With so many new routes, coffee stops, breweries, […]
Independence Day Runs in Arkansas Celebrate the Fourth with Fun and Fitness
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – This Independence Day weekend, Arkansans will be lacing up their sneakers for more than just fireworks. From speedy city sprints to small-town fun runs, a variety […]
Wampoo Roadeo Moves to Keo
New Start Line Location and Routes for Wampoo Roadeo on July 19 in Keo, Arkansas Little Rock, AR – The highly anticipated Wampoo Roadeo is back with exciting updates for […]
Analyzing Arkansas Cities in the 2025 PeopleForBikes City Ratings
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The 2025 PeopleForBikes City Ratings, a global benchmark for bikeability, ranks 22 Arkansas cities based on their bicycle infrastructure and network connectivity. Northwest Arkansas continues to […]
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Expands Outdoor Classroom Grant Program for Schools
Applications open through Aug. 30 to fund nature-based learning projects on campuses statewide. LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is now accepting applications from school administrators for […]
Historic Old River Bridge Reopens After 51 Years in Saline County
Restored bridge reconnects community and anchors Southwest Trail vision BENTON, Ark. (June 24, 2025) – After more than five decades of waiting, the historic Old River Bridge in Saline County […]