Groundbreaking for Big Dam Bridge North Plaza
Pulaski County and North Little Rock to hold groundbreaking for Big Dam Bridge North Plaza on September 21. PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (September 19, 2022) – Pulaski County and the City […]
Cycle of Influence Wrap-up
It was a busy week of meeting with cycling industry leaders in Bentonville, Arkansas. Bentonville is a town with a growing presence in the cycling industry thanks not only to […]
Trail Etiquette for Bicyclists and Hikers – OZ Trails Northwest Arkansas
With a busy fall riding season coming up, now is a great time to brush up on trail safety and etiquette. Equipment Having the correct equipment is always a good […]
2022 Confluence Program to Fund Groups Working to Conserve the Outdoors
(editors note: If anyone knows of such a group in Arkansas, we would all benefit from them receiving this award.) Groups will be awarded $100,000 to fund community efforts over […]
Volunteers help keep Ouachita National Forest clean
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – (Sept. 14, 2022) Thirty volunteers, mostly from the Arkansas Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and Natural State Overland, collected 50 bags of trash and 140 tires from […]
Visitor finds 35,000th diamond at Crater of Diamonds since 1972
White gem marks the latest significant milestone in the state park’s 50-year history (MURFREESBORO, Ark.) — Scott Kreykes of Dierks has been visiting Crater of Diamonds State Park for the […]
Arkansas Tourism releases 2021 economic impact report
Data released today by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism indicate that Arkansas’s tourism industry experienced record-breaking visitation in 2021 and has recovered after the significant decline in […]
Overnighting – Are we making it too Complicated?
I have dreamed of creating a vehicle that could double as a basecamp for adventures throughout The Natural State for years. My parents first took our family on adventures in […]
Placing Cycling on the Curriculum: Thaden School | League of American Bicyclists
It’s back-to-school time and we’re highlighting how our Bicycle Friendly America awardees and other partners in making biking better are gearing up to get students and their parents driving less […]
Centennial Park named 2022 Outdoor Facility of the Year
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The City of Fayetteville was honored this week by the Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association, which named Centennial Park its’ 2022 Outdoor Facility of the Year. Representatives […]