Update on Mena Trail Project
Lining up so many government agencies and private partners takes time. The trails project near Mena, Arkansas is moving forward but at a slow pace. Some of the players include […]
Spring Rides at Camp Robinson
Spring in Arkansas is one of the best times of the year to get out into the woods. We’ve already seen the Redbuds blooming and the Dogwoods will be popping […]
Support for Legislation Designed to Improve Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
First-of-its-kind bipartisan policy package focuses on upgrading and expanding sustainable outdoor recreation on public lands and waters. Washington, D.C. (March 17, 2023) — This week, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Sen. John […]
Man Sentenced for Illegally Guiding Hikers at Buffalo National River
Harrison, Arkansas – On March 7, 2023, Mr. Jeffrey Johnson, was sentenced to two years probation, a two-year ban from Buffalo National River, $600 in fines, $80 in processing fees, […]
Transportation Alternatives Program & Recreational Trails Program Applications Now Available
The Arkansas Highway Commission is pleased to announce that applications for the Arkansas Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and the Arkansas Recreational Trails Program (RTP) are now available. The Transportation Alternatives […]
Special Places – Your Arkansas State Parks
This year, Arkansans are celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Arkansas State Parks. There is a lot of history in those 100 years. In 2008, we celebrated the 75th Anniversary […]
Arklahoma Ozark Watershed Restoration Project Awarded Funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest more than $48.6 million this year through the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership for projects that mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality, restore forest […]
US Army Corps of Engineers seeks public input on revised Master Plans for Nimrod Lake and Blue Mountain Lake
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is revising the master plans and associated environmental assessments for Nimrod Lake and Blue Mountain Lake. The master plan guides […]
Ozark Society Selects Letters To Dan: A Philosophical Guide to the Ozarks as Sassafras Award Winner
Author to read from new book at Fayetteville Library on Sunday, March 26. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Ozark Society has selected Letters to Dan: A Philosophical Guide to the Ozarks […]
Aerial feral hog eradication efforts to temporarily close access to WMAs
MONTICELLO – Six Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wildlife management areas will be temporarily closed for short periods in March in cooperation with the Arkansas Feral Hog Task Force to […]