Arkansas’ first state park continues to earn national recognition for its scenic beauty, historic charm, and exceptional camping experience. Camping at Arkansas’ oldest state park just received another national endorsement.
Arkansas is a paradise for outdoor lovers in the summer. From the misty peaks of the Ozark Mountains to the forests of the Ouachita National Forest, from the clear waters
Dispersed camping in Arkansas offers a serene escape into nature, free from the amenities of developed campgrounds. Both the Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests permit this form of primitive
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on proposed recreation fee increases across the Ouachita National Forest, including changes that would affect visitors to the popular Shady Lake Recreation
Visitors planning overnight trips to the Buffalo National River will soon see another major change to camping along Arkansas’s iconic river corridor. Beginning September 1, 2026, all individual campsites at
Nine new ADA-accessible campsites and a restored CCC bathhouse headline a freshly upgraded mountain retreat in the Ouachita National Forest. One of the Ouachita National Forest’s most beloved mountain retreats
Arkansas earned the nickname The Bear State long before it became known as The Natural State, and today that nickname once again fits. After black bears were nearly wiped out
Why go hunting for waterfalls when it has barely rained? That question was stuck in my head. We have had a dry winter, yet I had a brand new Arkansas
Spring Break is fast approaching, and it’s the perfect time to trade the chaos of daily life for the tranquility of the Arkansas wilderness. As nature shakes off winter’s chill,
(Note: This article was written before the 2025 U.S. Government shutdown. Please check with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers offices for the current status of campgrounds, day-use areas, and
