Northwoods Trails

Progress on the Delta Heritage Trail

Benzal Bridge

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 […]

Hex Carbon Repair

Lost Hiker in Buffalo National River Found

Two U.S. Park Ranger pickup trucks are parked on pavement. Emergency service trailers can be seen in the background. NPS Photo/L. Stoops

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

US Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

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 […]

Bentonville - You Have To See It

Boat Ramps Closed at Greers Ferry Lake

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 […]

The Pros and Cons of Leaf Blowing Trails

The pros and cons of leaf blowing trails

Few things spark controversy among trail maintenance organizations like broaching the subject of blowing leaves off hiking and mountain biking trails. As predictable as the change of seasons, each Autumn […]