Summer Reads for People Who’d Rather Be Outside
For outdoor enthusiasts, summer is usually spent chasing miles on trails, floating rivers, climbing mountains, riding gravel roads, or camping under the stars. But even the most dedicated adventurers eventually […]
Northwest Arkansas Finally Gets Its Own Water Trail
Upper Illinois River Water Trail Opens in Benton County Northwest Arkansas has become nationally known for its extensive hiking and mountain biking trail systems, but until now, one of the […]
Hot Springs to Host Inaugural Birding Festival of the South This October
A New Outdoor Festival Takes Flight in Arkansas Birders from across the region will soon have a new reason to visit Hot Springs. Registration is now open for the inaugural […]
Lake Wilhelmina Reopens, Ribbon-Cutting Set for May 15
After nearly two years of major infrastructure repairs and extensive habitat improvements, west Arkansas’s beloved Lake Wilhelmina is officially back, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wants to celebrate […]
Buffalo National River Expands Reservation System to Kyle’s Landing and Erbie Campgrounds
Visitors planning overnight trips to the Buffalo National River will soon see another major change to camping along Arkansas’s iconic river corridor. Beginning September 1, 2026, all individual campsites at […]
Memorial Day Float Trip Guide: Arkansas’s Best Floats for the Long Weekend
From the Ozarks to the Ouachitas, these four Arkansas rivers deliver unforgettable paddling for every skill level this holiday weekend. Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial middle of float season […]
Southwest Trail Progress Continues in Saline County, Ribbon-Cutting Set for May 29
Momentum continues to build on the Southwest Trail in Saline County as local officials push forward on multiple segments of the planned 60-mile greenway connecting Little Rock to Hot Springs. […]
Arkansas State Championship Beer Mile Coming to Argenta Oct. 24
North Little Rock will crown its first state beer mile champions this fall in the Argenta neighborhood. North Little Rock will crown its first state beer mile champions this fall […]
Registration Opens for 8th Annual Güdrun Mountain Bike Festival in Hot Springs
Mountain bikers from across the region can now start planning their fall trip to Hot Springs as registration opens for the 8th annual Güdrun Northwoods Mountain Bike Festival, set for […]
Blanchard Springs Caverns Reopens for the 2026 Season in the Ozarks
One of Arkansas’s most popular underground attractions is back open. Blanchard Springs Caverns and the surrounding recreation area have officially reopened for the 2026 season, offering a mix of guided […]