First Day Hikes – Arkansas State Parks
Arkansas State Parks will once again be celebrating the new year with First Day Hikes. These hikes provide a means for individuals and families to welcome the coming year in […]
Fayetteville named first gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community in Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The League of American Bicyclists has honored the City of Fayetteville with a gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation for its commitment to improving cycling within the community. […]
Bentonville becomes home for U.S. National Mountain Bike Team
Goal is to Win Gold in 2028 and Beyond Today, USA Cycling announces that Bentonville, Arkansas, will become the official “Home of the U.S. National Mountain Bike Team,” as young […]
New Amenities Open at Devil’s Den State Park
(WEST FORK, Ark.) – Devil’s Den State Park hosted an open house of its new Devil’s Racetrack Trailhead, parking area, restrooms, and campground today. The Devil’s Racetrack Trail is part […]
Public, private partners sign agreement to explore trail expansion in Mena area
(MENA, Ark.) – Earlier today at the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain in Mena, representatives of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, the Ouachita National Forest, the Arkansas […]
Your Season
“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 In November, I asked our readers about their favorite season for outdoor activities in […]
Mena trail expansion to be explored through public, private agreement
Arkansas Outside first reported on trail development in the Mena/Queen Wilhelmina State Park area of the Ouachita National Forest in April of this year. (April 26, 2022 & May 9, […]
Devil’s Den State Park to host open house for new Trailhead, Parking and Campground
WEST FORK, Ark. – Devil’s Den State Park will host an open house for a new trailhead at the Devil’s Racetrack Monument Trail and a new parking area, restrooms, and […]
Bentonville Bike Fest is Back in 2023 with Exciting Updates
New Date, New Venue, and New Competitions are just the beginning for the 2023 Bentonville Bike Fest presented by Mobil 1 Bentonville, Arkansas – December 7— Bentonville Bike Fest presented by […]
The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace
(Article originally written by Linnea Harris for EcoWatch reprinted with permission) What does it mean to “leave no trace?” When heading out into nature, it’s important to abide by the […]