Spring signals two things in Arkansas, longer days and the start of outdoor employment opportunities across the state’s public lands. The Ouachita National Forest and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests have
A large prescribed burn is scheduled this winter in the Lower Buffalo Wilderness, prompting a temporary closure of more than 11,000 acres to hikers and horseback riders from February 22
Pulaski County leaders say construction momentum is strong on two major active transportation corridors, the Southwest Trail and the Southeast Trail. In a meeting this week, Pulaski County Judge Barry
The Arkansas Department of Transportation has opened the application cycle for the 2026 Transportation Alternatives Program and Recreational Trails Program, two major federal funding sources that help Arkansas communities build
The Stueart Pennington World Championship Running of the Tubs returns to Hot Springs on June 6, 2026, bringing back one of the most entertaining, spirit-soaked traditions anywhere in the state.
The Arkansas Outdoor Academy is preparing to open in 2026 with a mission that immediately sets it apart. As a new tuition-free public charter school serving grades six through nine,
We can’t wait to complain about the heat. Here in Arkansas we are still scraping sleet off the porch and thawing the coffee mug from this past week of Arctic
A new round of federal appropriations is set to deliver meaningful improvements to outdoor recreation and community infrastructure across Arkansas. The bills, recently advanced by the U.S. Senate and expected
Accreditation Confirms Long-Term Conservation Commitment The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust has once again secured national accreditation, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding the region’s natural landscapes. The recognition highlights the organization’s
As we head into a new year of outdoor adventures, it feels like the right moment to revisit a question that has mattered to women for generations. What drives you