ARDOT Opens Grant Applications for Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has announced that grant applications for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) are now available. […]
OZ Trails Announces First Chairlift-Served Mountain Bike Park in Northwest Arkansas

BELLA VISTA, Ark. (February 4, 2025) — OZ Trails™ unveiled plans today for a chairlift-served downhill mountain-biking destination in Bella Vista, marking a significant expansion of Northwest Arkansas’s cycling infrastructure. […]
Update: Route Changes for the 2025 Arkansas Graveler

2025 Arkansas Graveler route changes will see the event’s final day rerouted to Russellville, with the finish line set at Arkansas Tech University. The new Day 5 course will be […]
Northwoods Trails to Welcome Cyclists for Double Header Race Weekend

HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, Arkansas – The Northwoods Trail System in Hot Springs will be the stage for two exciting mountain bike events on April 12th and 13th: the Wildcat […]
Cane Creek Lake to Close Temporarily for Nutria Removal

Outdoor enthusiasts planning a trip to Cane Creek Lake should note: the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) will temporarily close access to the lake from February 10-12 to remove invasive nutria. Located within Cane […]
Run, Party, Repeat: Northwoods Mullet Trail Run Returns to Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, Arkansas — Trail runners and their four-legged friends, get ready—because the Fourth Northwoods Mullet Trail Run is back on May 10, and this year, it’s bigger […]
UPDATE: Send It South Festival Announces Full Schedule and Ticket Details

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — With just weeks to go, the Momentary and OZ Trails™ have released the full schedule and ticket details for Send It South, a three-day bike and music […]
Where did this Peanut Butter Come From?

Understanding the Freeze-Thaw Cycle: How Arkansas Winters Impact Trails Arkansas winters are known for their unpredictability. A morning may begin with temperatures below freezing, only to warm into the 50s […]
Central Arkansas Communities Invest in Active Transportation

Little Rock, AR – Metroplan, the regional planning organization for Central Arkansas, recently awarded $2.3 million in transportation alternative program (TAP) funding to eight local governments. This funding will support […]
Escape the Ordinary: Spring Camping in Arkansas

Escape the Ordinary: Spring Camping in the Natural State Spring Break is fast approaching, and it’s the perfect time to trade the chaos of daily life for the tranquility of […]



