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 […]
Arkansas Lake Beach Closures Due to E. Coli
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 27, 2025) — As summer heats up, several public swim beaches across Arkansas remain closed after routine testing revealed elevated levels of Escherichia coli, prompting public […]
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 […]
Gary Vernon Named General Manager of OZ Trails Bike Park
Visionary Trail Builder to Lead Next Chapter in Arkansas Mountain Biking NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Few individuals have had a greater impact on Arkansas mountain biking than Gary Vernon. Now, the […]