Arkansas State Parks Top Chef Competition Serves Up Adventure and Flavor
(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – There’s nothing quite like wrapping up a day of hiking, biking, or paddling in an Arkansas State Park with a delicious meal. And for the park […]
It’s Here! The March Madness Mountain Bike Trail Bracket!
Ditch the Polls, Embrace the Bracket! Arkansas’s MTB Crown is Up for Grabs! For years, you’ve spoken, crowning your favorite Arkansas trails through our annual vote. But this year, we’re […]
Square 2 Square Bike Ride Marks Decade of Greenway Cycling, Spring Registration Open
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Square 2 Square Bike Ride, a premier cycling event in Northwest Arkansas, will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2025, commemorating a decade of promoting cycling and […]
Riders Preview The Skirmish Gravel Festival Route in Exclusive Pre-Ride Event
On March 1, 2025, a group of experienced Arkansas gravel riders gathered for an exclusive pre-ride of The Skirmish Gravel Festival route, set to debut May 29 – June 1 […]
Sunny Skies and Smiling Faces: A Picture-Perfect Little Rock Marathon
The Little Rock Marathon and Half Marathon took place this past weekend, offering participants ideal running conditions that contributed to a memorable event. On March 2, 2025, runners were greeted […]
Arkansas Cycling Accelerator Launches First Cohort
The Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator (AGCA) has unveiled its inaugural cohort, featuring ten innovative startups from across the globe. Based in Bentonville, Arkansas, this program aims to propel pre-Series A […]
From Trails to Tourism: Arkansas Outdoor Industry Leaders Chart a Path for Growth and Sustainability
On February 24, 2025, Bentonville, Arkansas, became the focal point for tourism and outdoor recreation as it hosted the 51st Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism alongside the second annual Arkansas […]
Updates from the Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation
In a recent letter, Katherine Andrews, the Director of the Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation, reflected on the transformative progress made during the office’s third year. Establishing a robust structure, […]
Ari Bikes Expands to Bentonville, Strengthening City’s Cycling Hub Status
Premium Bicycle Manufacturer’s First Satellite Location Opening Summer 2025 BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Ari Bikes, a direct-to-consumer bicycle manufacturer, has announced plans to open its first satellite location, Ari Bentonville, in […]
Outdoor Recreation Groups Speak Out On Implementation of the EXPLORE Act
The recent reduction of 3,400 U.S. Forest Service employees—constituting about 10% of its workforce—has raised significant concerns among outdoor industry groups regarding implementing the EXPLORE Act. These workforce reductions, primarily […]