CHICAGO — The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism showcased its latest outdoor recreation initiatives to international tour operators and media during the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW 2025 trade
Strong straight-line winds down trees, damage cabins, and disrupt water service at historic park A recent straight-line wind event caused significant damage at Devil’s Den State Park, forcing the temporary
BENTON, Ark. — One of Arkansas’s oldest bridges is ready for a second life. Saline County officials will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 10 a.m.,
Outdoor enthusiasts heading to some of the region’s favorite getaways this summer may encounter unexpected closures and reduced amenities. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Little Rock District announced this
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Visitors to the Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests should be aware of several temporary recreation area closures and reduced services during the 2025 summer season. The
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is preparing to sign the final permits that will expand Queen Wilhelmina State Park into the Ouachita National Forest. The agreement marks
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside First Gentleman Bryan Sanders and leaders from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), announced the launch of a new Outdoor
ROGERS, Ark. – Following the severe tornado on May 26, 2024, that left a significant amount of downed timber, Arkansas State Parks has authorized a temporary firewood permitting program at
SHANNON HILLS, Ark. – May 15, 2025 — After more than a decade of planning, local and regional leaders gathered Wednesday morning to break ground on a new section of
In the rugged hills of the Ouachita Mountains, where trails twist through oak forests and wind over rocky ridges, mountain bikers ride today thanks in part to the quiet dedication
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