You may have seen recent news involving some changes in leadership at the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT). Last week, the Arkansas Times reported on a meeting
I came from a swimming family. My father had been an All-American Swimmer in the 1950s and we were raised in the water. On family camping vacations, we would often
First-of-its-kind bipartisan policy package focuses on upgrading and expanding sustainable outdoor recreation on public lands and waters. Washington, D.C. (March 17, 2023) — This week, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Sen. John
We first published this article in December 2022. We have already seen some changes in outdoor recreation leadership in the state. We were able to sit down with the new
We are in that week where we are finalizing our New Year’s Resolutions, making our plans, deciding on gym memberships, setting up a diet, and deciding how to improve our
“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 In November, I asked our readers about their favorite season for outdoor activities in
Back in the early 1980s, I was traveling the world, having adventures, I was a member of the United States Navy. A friend started me hiking and backpacking and to
“The BEA numbers are out. Arkansas saw economic increases in outdoor recreation across the board. We had a 23% increase in GDP, a 14.3% increase in employment, and a 17.2%
Not all government agencies are the same and it is a good idea to know the differences. Arkansas is known as the “Natural State” because of all the outdoor recreational
Few things spark controversy among trail maintenance organizations like broaching the subject of blowing leaves off hiking and mountain biking trails. As predictable as the change of seasons, each Autumn
Our goal at ArkansasOutside.com is to provide information on outdoor recreation throughout Arkansas. We specialize in participatory sports like running, cycling, paddle sports, climbing, hiking.
