April 22, 2026 — Earth Day is here, and the Natural State has never had more reason to celebrate. A Holiday Rooted in Action More than five decades ago, a
Arkansas’ national forests could soon feel the effects of major federal policy changes aimed at speeding up logging, roadbuilding and land management projects across the country. Recent actions from Washington
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
Since U.S. Forest Service land is home to some of the fantastic outdoor recreation in Arkansas, we felt we would try to keep you informed on what recently announced changes
Arkansas State Parks and the USDA Forest Service have announced a cooperative operating agreement to keep Blanchard Springs Caverns and Recreation Area open to the public during the 2026 season,
The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust is entering 2026 with nearly 1,600 acres of new conservation projects underway, a spring monitoring season already more than 80% complete, and a newly protected
The new Owl Pass Trail connects key destinations inside the park and welcomes visitors of all abilities. If you’ve been looking for a reason to get outside this weekend, Pinnacle
The University of Arkansas’s Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) has unveiled its Spring 2026 cohort, and if this class is any indication, Arkansas’s outdoor economy is just getting warmed up.
If you’ve ever pulled into your favorite Arkansas campsite only to be greeted by a “Burn Ban” sign, you know the disappointment. No campfire crackle, no s’mores, no sitting around