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
As Arkansas enters the peak summer recreation season, outdoor enthusiasts are seeing a mix of good news and temporary setbacks. State officials recently approved millions of dollars in boating access
The City of Goshen is expanding one of its most treasured outdoor spaces, adding 50 acres of permanently protected forestland to Mill Branch Park through a partnership involving a local
The ribbon cutting ceremony for Saline County’s first completed segment of the Southwest Trail has been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. County officials will celebrate the
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Saline County’s first completed segment of the Southwest Trail has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather. The event was originally scheduled for Friday, May 29,
Several updates affecting Arkansas federal public lands were announced this week, including the reopening of a popular Ozark forest road, updated motor vehicle use maps for national forests, and temporary
Arkansas continues to invest heavily in outdoor recreation infrastructure in 2026, with projects ranging from lift-served mountain bike parks to long-distance greenways and new water trails. Across the state, public
A New Outdoor Festival Takes Flight in Arkansas Birders from across the region will soon have a new reason to visit Hot Springs. Registration is now open for the inaugural
After nearly two years of major infrastructure repairs and extensive habitat improvements, west Arkansas’s beloved Lake Wilhelmina is officially back, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wants to celebrate
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