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
A Protected Natural Escape in West Little Rock Ranch North Woods is a 234-acre natural area in west Little Rock, bordering Pinnacle Mountain State Park and protecting more than a
Every Christmas Day, there is a special tradition that brings a bit of sparkle to the holiday for hikers all over Arkansas. Instead of staying indoors after a big breakfast
Arkansas is home to some remarkable long trails, including the Ozark Highlands Trail, the Ouachita National Recreation Trail, and the Buffalo River Trail. These routes offer extensive point to point
Updated Access Information (November 21, 2025) You now have the opportunity to obtain or renew a yearly sportsman pass any day, any time. The Camp Robinson Recreation/Sportsman’s Pass provides access
