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
UPDATE:The Lamar Bathhouse Emporium gift shop is now open. The retail store that carries Hot Springs National Park souvenirs, clothing, and collectibles was closed last week during the partial government
A government shutdown could have a significant impact on Arkansas’ tourism industry, particularly in outdoor recreation. With Army Corps of Engineers parks, National Parks like Hot Springs and Buffalo National
In 2024, Arkansas’s national park and historic site properties continued to play a vital role as economic engines for the state. Across the seven NPS-managed locations, visitors spent an estimated