Planning a Trip to an Arkansas National Forest? Check for These Summer 2025 Closures
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Visitors to the Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests should be aware of several temporary recreation area closures and reduced services during the 2025 summer season. The […]
Arkansas Moves Forward with Lift-Access Bike Park Near Mena
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is preparing to sign the final permits that will expand Queen Wilhelmina State Park into the Ouachita National Forest. The agreement marks […]
Sanders, AGFC Launch Outdoor Education Pilot Program in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside First Gentleman Bryan Sanders and leaders from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), announced the launch of a new Outdoor […]
Trail Running Season Begins: Arkansas Ultra Series Kicks Off in Cotter
The Arkansas Ultra Trail Series (UTS) kicks off its 2025–2026 season on June 14 with the Cotter Bridge Ultra, a unique endurance event set against the scenic backdrop of Big […]
Prehistoric Arkansas Wildlife: Mountain Boomers and Alligators Return!
Arkansas’s prehistoric ambassadors—the eastern collared lizard and the American alligator—are bouncing back, thanks to dedicated conservation and education. As mountain boomers reclaim their glade homes and alligators patrol southern waterways, […]
Hobbs State Park Introduces Temporary Firewood Permit Program After Tornado Damage
ROGERS, Ark. – Following the severe tornado on May 26, 2024, that left a significant amount of downed timber, Arkansas State Parks has authorized a temporary firewood permitting program at […]
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Opens ‘The Long View’ Exhibition on Environmental Themes
At Arkansas Outside, we live at the intersection of conservation, nature, and outdoor recreation—where protecting the natural world goes hand in hand with enjoying it. Whether it’s trails carved through […]
Trailblazers to Restore Trailside Hydration with Spigot Repairs in Bella Vista
BELLA VISTA, Ark. — Trail users in Bella Vista will soon see a welcome improvement to their riding and hiking experience as Trailblazers, a Northwest Arkansas-based nonprofit, secures funding to […]
Kayaking the Big Maumelle River: A Scenic Adventure Near Little Rock
Pinnacle Mountain State Park offers some of the most accessible and scenic paddling opportunities in Central Arkansas, and kayaking the Big Maumelle River from the park’s boat launch to the […]
Outdoor Activities in Arkansas That Honor the True Meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, but more importantly, it’s a solemn day of remembrance for those who gave their lives in service to our country. While many […]