RUSSELLVILLE, Ark – February 26, 2024—Ozark-St. Francis National Forests’ officials are pleased to announce the seasonal reopening of Blanchard Springs Caverns on March 1, 2024. Blanchard Springs Caverns is an
Russellville, Ark. – February 23, 2024 —Ozark-St. Francis National Forests will soon be partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services (APHIS) to
It has been almost a year since a series of devastating tornadoes wreaked havoc on central Arkansas, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Curious to know more about the progress
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – February 22, 2024— The National Forests in Arkansas and Oklahoma announce the availability of 2024 Day Use Permits for select developed recreation sites. The permits are
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is awarding $4.34 million in Outdoor Recreation Grants to projects within 29 counties across
A total solar eclipse is set to occur on Monday, April 8, 2024, passing over certain parts of Mexico, the United States, and Canada. During its journey through the United
On April 8th, a total solar eclipse will pass through Arkansas, providing an amazing view for residents and tourists alike. It’s crucial to watch this extraordinary event safely to avoid
According to the 2023 Boating Accident Year-End Report released by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the number of fatalities in boating accidents in Arkansas was the lowest in the
Ninety-two percent of U.S. adults experience a positive mental health boost after spending time at their local parks, according to the latest National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Park Pulse
The Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests are planning to conduct prescribed burns in Arkansas and Oklahoma in the coming months. These burns will only be carried out when the