Little Rock CVB Announces New Entertainment Series: River Market Live
(Arkansas Outside note: While we typically don’t cover concerts, we wanted to share an exciting event that may interest outdoor enthusiasts in central Arkansas. You can opt to run, paddle, […]
Is Arkansas About to Become the South’s New Climbing Capital? — Access Fund
Arkansas Outside note: Mountain biking can be a gateway to more diverse outdoor activities in Arkansas. Rock climbing, paddling, backpacking, hiking, and trail running are all exciting participatory sports that […]
Volunteers Needed for the Little Rock Heat Mapping Project
The Little Rock metro area has one of the highest Vehicle Miles Traveled in the country, at 38.9 miles per person per day. (Liveability Index Brochure) Unfortunately, transportation is also […]
Ozark-St. Francis National Forest Interested in Partnership Opportunity at Lake Wedington Recreation Area
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — The Ozark-St. Francis National Forests are exploring the potential of a partnership or collaboration that provides increased services at the Lake Wedington Recreation Area west of Fayetteville, Ark. […]
Conway Regional Health System Biketoberfest Announces 2023 Rides
CONWAY, Ark. (July 18, 2023) — Conway Regional Health System Biketoberfest has announced its 2023 slate of events and rides scheduled for later this fall.The month-long celebration promotes Conway’s cycling […]
Caring for the Buffalo National River
The Buffalo National River Partners (BNRP), founded in 2007, was created by a group of local citizens who were passionate about protecting the river and its surrounding area. According to […]
Hash House Harriers – An Arkansas Story
The Hash House Harriers, “A drinking club with a running problem” has a long history in Arkansas Hash House Harriers (HHH) is an international social and recreational running club that […]
Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam Temporarily Closed
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is scheduling a full road closure for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam from 6:30 a.m. on July 31 […]
US Army Corps of Engineers to begin Millwood Lake Drawdown
ASHDOWN, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Little Rock District will begin lowering Millwood Lake on July 17 to improve shoreline vegetation and promote sediment compaction. The […]
Rep. French Hill Introduces Bill to Expand the Flatside Wilderness Area
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) introduced H.R. 3971, the Flatside Wilderness Additions Act, which will add 2,215 U.S. Forest Service acres to the Flatside Wilderness area. In 2019, […]