Arkansas Gravel Cycling: Top Rides and Events for 2025

If you’ve noticed more cyclists kicking up dust on Arkansas’s backroads lately, you’re not alone. Gravel cycling, affectionately called “gravel grinding,” has exploded in popularity across the Natural State and […]
The Final Adventure of 2024: Hiking Petit Jean State Park

The year was drawing to a close, a year overflowing with outdoor adventures. From the dusty trails of the Arkansas Graveler to the serene beauty of Lake DeGray, we’d carved […]
Fee Increases at Nimrod and Blue Mountain Lakes

Starting January 1, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nimrod-Blue Mountain Project Office will implement increased recreation fees for facilities at Lake Nimrod and Blue Mountain Lake. Nightly rates […]
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. […]



