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
Arkansas Outside · Trail & Gear Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking Arkansas Spring in the Ozark & Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas There is a particular kind of morning that belongs only
We slept well our first night on Saline Creek, which meant getting moving in the morning took a little longer than planned. It is actually easier to break camp fast
We lost count of stream crossings somewhere around 15 to 20 before noon on the first day. The sandals got a lot of use. It was a great three-day, two-night
Updated March 2026 — Arkansas earns its nickname. The Natural State is home to some of the most rewarding day hikes in the entire mid-South, from canyon-carved hollows in the
When an old friend visits Arkansas, the kind of friend you have known since childhood and shared trails with across Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and the Appalachians, including the Smoky Mountains
The Hidden Diversity Multi-use Trail at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area is one of northwest Arkansas’s most rewarding outdoor recreation destinations. With 24 miles of natural surface paths threading through ridge
There are trails that showcase scenery. There are trails that carry history. The Womble Trail in the Ouachita Mountains does both. Stretching across the ridgelines of western Arkansas, the Womble
Phase One Marks Major Milestone for Trails at Mena Construction is officially underway on Phase One of the Mena Mountain Bike Park Project, marking a major milestone for one of
Arkansas State Parks is inviting Arkansans to welcome the new year outdoors with First Day Hikes on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. The annual tradition will also serve as the official