One of Arkansas’s most popular underground attractions is back open. Blanchard Springs Caverns and the surrounding recreation area have officially reopened for the 2026 season, offering a mix of guided
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is stocking hundreds of thousands of catchable catfish at community ponds and public fishing derbies across the state this spring. Warm afternoons are back,
The vision for the Southwest Trail remains one of Arkansas’s most ambitious active transportation and recreation projects, a paved multiuse corridor planned to connect Hot Springs National Park to Little
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