Arkansas a destination for more than 48 million visitors in 2022
Little Rock, AR (October 23, 2023) – Arkansas Tourism is now a $9.2 billion industry, according to an economic impact study commissioned by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and […]
Mountain lion sighting confirmed near Amity
AMITY – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has confirmed a mountain lion sighting near Amity in Clark County. The sighting was reported by a hunter who captured the animal […]
Forest Service Reminds Hunters About Regulations on Public Lands
Modern gun season in Arkansas begins this weekend, and Forest managers are reminding hunters of important safety and regulatory considerations. It is important to always remain alert and aware of […]
Buying the Big Box Bike
Way back in the early 1970s, I saved up money in a cigar box that I hid on the top shelf of my closet. The money was collected from mowing […]
Grand Re-opening of Wishing Spring Trail
Bentonville, AR……. Bentonville Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the grand re-opening of the Wishing Spring Trail. This portion of the Razorback Greenway is a highly traveled thoroughfare for more […]
Updated (11/08/23) Buffalo National River Announces Canoe & Kayak Rental with Transportation Services Concession Business Opportunity Application Process Open
UPDATE: According to information obtained by Bill Bowden of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, there is no proposed change in the number of concessionaires providing shuttle services on the Buffalo National River. […]
2023 Race the Base – Photo Essay
Even without Race the Base, it would have been a perfect day to be in the park. This year it was the perfect celebration of 10 years of running the […]
US Army Corps of Engineers Waives Day Use Fees at Recreation Areas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day-use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of […]
Entries Now Being Accepted for 2024 Edition Of World Championship Running of the Tubs
HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, Arkansas — Coming off a great 2023 edition that saw a record number of out-of-state competitors, entries for the 2024 World Championship Running of the Tubs […]
Kessler Mountain Regional Park trail closures Nov. 4-5
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – As part of this weekend’s Beast of Burden event at Kessler Mountain Regional Park, several park trails will be closed to the public on Saturday, Nov. 4, […]