As the calendar turns to 2026, it is worth pausing to reflect on the stories that shaped outdoor recreation in Arkansas over the past year. In 2025, ArkansasOutside.com covered major
On January 1, 2026, ArkansasOutside.com owner and editor Joe Jacobs joined Steve Powell on Good Morning Arkansas to talk about easy and realistic ways Arkansans can spend more time outdoors
As the holidays come to an end, many live Christmas trees are tossed into the trash or hauled off to a landfill. Instead of letting those fir and cedar trees
Hot Springs is adding a major new event to Arkansas’s outdoor festival calendar with the launch of the Birding Festival of the South, scheduled for October 8 through 10, 2026
Arkansas offers a full slate of outdoor events heading into the middle of December, providing runners, cyclists, hikers, and families with numerous opportunities to get outside. Whether you want to
Blanchard Springs Caverns features striking cave formations and has been a popular tourist destination for decades. Memorandum Kickstarts State Park Designation Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Arkansas Department of Parks,
As the holiday rush kicks in, why not consider skipping the crowded malls on Black Friday and heading outdoors instead? Arkansas’s diverse landscapes, from the Ozarks and Ouachitas to its
Arkansas State Parks is preparing for a potential prescribed burn at Pinnacle Mountain State Park in mid-November. Weather will determine the exact timing, but the effort represents an ongoing commitment
HARRISON, Ark. – The National Park Service will conduct prescribed fire operations in the Buffalo Point area of Buffalo National River between November 2025 and early spring 2026, depending on
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has advanced several bills related to public lands and forest management, including one that would expand the Flatside Wilderness Area