The Inaugural Birdeye Gravel Festival – Updates
Updated Maps below —– Martin Smith and studioDRIFT are bringing a new event to the Arkansas Delta and Crowley’s Ridge, the Birdeye Gravel Festival. Martin was the driving force behind […]
Lake Catherine State Park to temporarily close for planned maintenance and repairs
Park will be closed to all recreational activities from Dec. 1, 2022, through March 18, 2023 (HOT SPRINGS, Ark.) – Lake Catherine State Park will be temporarily closed to all […]
Fleet Feet Named in Fast Company’s Second Annual List of “Brands That Matter”
Running retailer recognized for its dedication and impact on local communities CARRBORO, N.C., October 25, 2022 — Fleet Feet announced today it has been named to Fast Company’s second annual Brands That Matter list for having an […]
Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park renamed Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park
Name chosen to better reflect the culture of the people who built the mounds (SCOTT, Ark.) – To better reflect the culture of the people who built the mounds, Toltec […]
Progress on the Delta Heritage Trail
In January 2020, we reported that Arkansas State Parks had accepted a gift of $20 million from the Walton Family Foundation. This money would be used as matching grant monies […]
Lost Hiker in Buffalo National River Found
Northwest Arkansas – At approximately 12:00 pm, November 1, 2022, search and rescue personnel found lost hiker Clinton Preston Smith near the river in the vicinity of Horseshoe Bend. Mr. […]
Outdoor News Updates – November 1, 2022
A short list of outdoor recreation news affecting Arkansans. Learn more about these below. Day Use Fees Waived for Veterans Day Completion of Mission-Razorback Connector Arkansas to Host 2026 Bass […]
Walkway to Close on Lake Ouachita Trail Prior to Repairs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will close an elevated walkway on the Lake Ouachita Vista ADA Trail Section due to damage until further notice. The Denby […]
Boat Ramps Closed at Greers Ferry Lake
HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Greers Ferry Project Office is closing two additional boat launch ramps because of the reservoir’s low water levels. The Mill Creek […]
Arlette Laan: Hiking the 11 National Scenic Trails
Arlette Laan started distance hiking in 2003. Since then she has become the first woman to complete all 11 National Scenic trails — totaling over 18,000 miles. Arlette will be […]