Start the Year Off Right: Why Getting Outside on New Year’s Day Matters
As the clock strikes midnight and we toast to new beginnings, many of us resolve to make changes—embracing healthier lifestyles, seeking more adventure, or spending more time in nature. There’s […]
2024’s Outdoor Highlights: Transforming Recreation in The Natural State
As we reflect on the past year, we’ve rounded up some of the biggest stories set to shape the future of outdoor recreation in The Natural State. From what could […]
Senate Passes EXPLORE Act, Boosting Public Lands Access Nationwide
In a significant legislative development, the U.S. Senate has passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, signaling a new era for outdoor enthusiasts across the nation. This […]
Send It South: A Bike and Music Festival for Adventurers
Three-day bike and music festival presented by OZ Trails™ and the Momentary, features acclaimed musical artists and world-class group bike rides This winter, the Momentary and OZ Trails™ are teaming […]
Arkansas State Parks to Host First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day
Arkansas State Parks invites nature enthusiasts to celebrate the new year by participating in First Day Hikes Arkansas 2025. This event offers a refreshing way to begin the year, encouraging […]
Winter Waterfall Adventures in Arkansas
When the temperatures drop and the crowds thin out, Arkansas’ waterfalls transform into stunning natural spectacles, making winter one of the best seasons to explore them. The state’s rugged terrain […]
Arkansas’s Uphill Battle for Bicycle Friendliness: Past Progress and Future Challenges
For the past 15 years, Arkansas’ journey in the League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly State Rankings has been as flat as a Delta bike ride—unfortunately, flatlining near the bottom. […]
Sulphur River Wildlife Management Area: A Hidden Gem for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Nestled in Miller County, south of Texarkana, the Sulphur River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) spans 18,155 acres of untouched bottomland hardwood forest, the largest remaining tract in the Red River […]
From Gravel to Paddle, studioDRIFT Brings Adventure Recreation to the Arkansas Delta
studioDRIFT Secures $650K in Grants for Delta Recreation Projects StudioDRIFT has secured $650,000 in grants from the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) to advance two transformative outdoor recreation initiatives in […]
EXPLORE Act Aims to Address Growing Need for Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure
UPDATE: In January 2025, President Biden signed the EXPLORE Act into law alongside reauthorizing the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act, reinforcing federal support for outdoor recreation and wildlife conservation. The […]