Ozark-St. Francis National Forests Solicits Cove Lake Recreation Area Concessionaire The Ozark-St. Francis National Forests are seeking proposals for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to operate and maintain the Cove
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas welcomed 52 million visitors in 2024, a 2.6% increase over the previous year, marking another record-breaking year for the state’s tourism economy. According to the
With summer in full swing, Arkansas’s trails, rivers and parks are calling. Many outdoor enthusiasts bring their dogs along for the adventure, but the combination of heat, humidity and rugged
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (July 10, 2025) — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Thursday more than $735,000 in funding for 12 projects across Arkansas counties through the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 10, 2025) — The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) has released a new tool designed to empower rural communities through outdoor recreation. The Trail Map for Rural Development
Smart strategies to stay safe on the trail when the heat index climbs As Arkansas settles into the dog days of summer, outdoor enthusiasts continue to hit the trails, rivers,
As the Fourth of July approaches, the National Park Service is urging visitors to Buffalo National River to celebrate responsibly by leaving the fireworks at home. Fireworks are strictly prohibited
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 27, 2025) — As summer heats up, several public swim beaches across Arkansas remain closed after routine testing revealed elevated levels of Escherichia coli, prompting public
Applications open through Aug. 30 to fund nature-based learning projects on campuses statewide. LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is now accepting applications from school administrators for
Restored bridge reconnects community and anchors Southwest Trail vision BENTON, Ark. (June 24, 2025) – After more than five decades of waiting, the historic Old River Bridge in Saline County
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