A proposed federal policy change could affect how thousands of acres in Arkansas’s national forests are managed, including landscapes near some of the state’s most popular hiking, mountain biking, hunting
New policy would give local forest managers more flexibility while reducing public review of internal guidance Visitors to Arkansas’ national forests are unlikely to notice any immediate changes from a
A recent change by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is raising concerns among bicycle advocates, transportation planners, and local governments across the country. While the policy change does not
For decades, rock climbing on federal lands has been managed through a patchwork of local plans, forest-specific guidance, and agency interpretations of existing laws. Now, the U.S. Forest Service is
The U.S. Forest Service has launched its new National Forests and Grasslands mobile app, now available for both iOS and Android devices. The app is designed to serve as a
If you hike the Ouachita National Recreation Trail, paddle the Buffalo National River, or camp in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, federal land policy affects your outdoor experience. A major
An update to our earlier coverage of the Forest Service restructuring and what it means for Arkansas When we published our piece on the U.S. Forest Service’s move to Salt
The Arkansas Department of Transportation has opened the application cycle for the 2026 Transportation Alternatives Program and Recreational Trails Program, two major federal funding sources that help Arkansas communities build
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced the America the Beautiful Act (link). This bill would reauthorize and expand a key public lands fund, potentially bringing millions of dollars in
The recent reduction of 3,400 U.S. Forest Service employees—constituting about 10% of its workforce—has raised significant concerns among outdoor industry groups regarding implementing the EXPLORE Act. These workforce reductions, primarily