Historic Grounds, Storied Miles: AURA’s Three Signature Races at Lake Sylvia
Volunteer directors Katie Helms, Sharon Bennett, and Stacey Shaver carry on a decades-long tradition of ultrarunning in the Ouachita National Forest Deep in the hills of the Ouachita National Forest, […]
Blanchard Springs Caverns to Reopen for 2026 Season Under New Partnership
Arkansas State Parks and the USDA Forest Service have announced a cooperative operating agreement to keep Blanchard Springs Caverns and Recreation Area open to the public during the 2026 season, […]
The Ozark Grinder: Can You Conquer Arkansas’ Hardest Bikepacking Route?
Adventure Cycling · Searcy County, Arkansas One patch. 134 miles of Ozark grit. Zero excuses. 134.3 Miles 12,145 Feet of Climbing 13.5% Max Grade 8 Selfie Checkpoints GILBERT, Ark. — […]
The Spa City Reigns Supreme Again
2026 Arkansas MTB March Madness Champion Northwoods/Cedar Glades Trail System in Hot Springs captures the state’s most coveted crown, outlasting 31 challengers in a month-long battle decided by the people […]
Proposed Whitewater Park on Cedar Creek Promises “Exciting Final Feature” at Petit Jean State Park
A bold new concept circulating among outdoor recreation enthusiasts suggests transforming Cedar Creek at Petit Jean State Park into Arkansas’s most dramatic whitewater park. The proposal would create a series […]
Northwest Arkansas Land Trust Expands Conservation Work, Protects 30 Acres in Washington County
The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust is entering 2026 with nearly 1,600 acres of new conservation projects underway, a spring monitoring season already more than 80% complete, and a newly protected […]
Pinnacle Mountain State Park Just Opened a New Paved Trail, and It’s Perfect for a Spring Day Out
The new Owl Pass Trail connects key destinations inside the park and welcomes visitors of all abilities. If you’ve been looking for a reason to get outside this weekend, Pinnacle […]
Six New Outdoor Startups Just Launched in Arkansas, and They’re Worth Watching
The University of Arkansas’s Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) has unveiled its Spring 2026 cohort, and if this class is any indication, Arkansas’s outdoor economy is just getting warmed up. […]
Arkansas Has Two Burn Ban Seasons — Here’s What Outdoor Enthusiasts Need to Know
If you’ve ever pulled into your favorite Arkansas campsite only to be greeted by a “Burn Ban” sign, you know the disappointment. No campfire crackle, no s’mores, no sitting around […]
It’s the Championship Round in the 2026 Arkansas Mountain Bike March Madness Bracket
The 2026 Arkansas Mountain Bike March Madness Championship Is Set The bracket has spoken. The upsets have shaken things up, the rivalries have played out, and after weeks of voting, […]