Arkansans will have an extra reason to visit the state’s lakes, trails, beaches, and other federal recreation areas on Saturday, September 26, 2026, during National Public Lands Day. The U.S.
The U.S. Forest Service has started the process of revising the federal rule that determines where motor vehicles can travel on national forest roads, trails and other lands. The agency
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
