Governor Sanders Establishes The Natural State Initiative

Executive Order creates a Natural State Initiative Advisory Council The advisory council will be led by First Gentleman, Bryan Sanders, with the purpose of promoting outdoor recreation and tourism in […]
Expedition Ozark is Full & Adventure Ozark is Open!

The first Expedition Ozark adventure race is now full, with 35 teams signed up for the Adventure Racing World Series event. Top US teams and elite racers from France, Ireland, […]
Craft Beverage Passport Promoted by Arkansas Tourism

It’s no secret that the staff here at Arkansas Outside enjoys the occasional refreshing beverage, in fact, we offer several tools to assist in the application of such beverages. Arkansas […]
USDA to Create Plan to Expand Recreation Economies and Help People Thrive Across Rural America

Rural Development, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and U.S. Forest Service Partner to Create New Tools and Resources WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) […]
New AGFC, CAW agreement adds 2,395 acres of public hunting access

LITTLE ROCK — Commissioners with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission today authorized Director Austin Booth to amend a long-term lease agreement with Central Arkansas Water to expand the Maumelle […]
Five Cycling Companies, Mountain Climbing Startup Highlight Cohort

BENTONVILLE, ARK — The third cohort of the University of Arkansas Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) will feature six companies – five focused on cycling and one geared toward mountain […]
Wilson Park improvement projects to kick off next week

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – One of Fayetteville’s most popular parks will see several changes this year aimed at providing an even more enjoyable visitor experience. Several projects that will improve Wilson […]
IMBA Trail Building Workshop Returns to Bentonville

“Foundations are in-depth workshops designed to catalyze the next generation of great places to ride mountain bikes. Attendees will learn what it takes to create a model trail community and […]
Spring Square 2 Square Ride – Fayetteville to Bentonville

Registration has opened for two of the great bike rides in Northwest Arkansas. Arkansas has hundreds of wonderful small-town squares and hubs for community activity. The cities of Fayetteville and […]
World’s Shortest St. Paddy Footrace — 2nd Ever Zero-K

HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, Arkansas — The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Footrace, the Second Ever Zero-K, returns to Hot Springs on March 18, 2023, as part of the two-day revelry […]



