I recently visited Oak Ridge, Oregon where they had a similar situation. The timber industry had moved out and the town was looking for a way to revitalize itself. Mountain Biking was also their answer and I can’t wait to go back. I can think of some great places to do this in Arkansas, in fact, it may be already happening, but that is for another time.
In northern Minnesota, a small town experiences a renaissance thanks to an infusion of tourism dollars from dirt-pedaling fanatics on two wheels.
Source: At Cuyuna, MTB Trails Revitalize ‘Forgotten Region’
