LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas welcomed 52 million visitors in 2024, a 2.6% increase over the previous year, marking another record-breaking year for the state’s tourism economy. According to the
With summer in full swing, Arkansas’s trails, rivers and parks are calling. Many outdoor enthusiasts bring their dogs along for the adventure, but the combination of heat, humidity and rugged
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (July 10, 2025) — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Thursday more than $735,000 in funding for 12 projects across Arkansas counties through the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program.
The streams are dry and the lakes are full—welcome to summer in Arkansas. On a recent paddling trip to DeGray Lake Resort State Park, our group of kayakers and paddleboarders
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 10, 2025) — The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) has released a new tool designed to empower rural communities through outdoor recreation. The Trail Map for Rural Development
Smart strategies to stay safe on the trail when the heat index climbs As Arkansas settles into the dog days of summer, outdoor enthusiasts continue to hit the trails, rivers,
As the Fourth of July approaches, the National Park Service is urging visitors to Buffalo National River to celebrate responsibly by leaving the fireworks at home. Fireworks are strictly prohibited
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published in 2012, back when central Arkansas’s trail and road riding scene looked a bit different. With so many new routes, coffee stops, breweries,
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – This Independence Day weekend, Arkansans will be lacing up their sneakers for more than just fireworks. From speedy city sprints to small-town fun runs, a variety
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 27, 2025) — As summer heats up, several public swim beaches across Arkansas remain closed after routine testing revealed elevated levels of Escherichia coli, prompting public