Since U.S. Forest Service land is home to some of the fantastic outdoor recreation in Arkansas, we felt we would try to keep you informed on what recently announced changes
Volunteer directors Katie Helms, Sharon Bennett, and Stacey Shaver carry on a decades-long tradition of ultrarunning in the Ouachita National Forest Deep in the hills of the Ouachita National Forest,
Arkansas State Parks and the USDA Forest Service have announced a cooperative operating agreement to keep Blanchard Springs Caverns and Recreation Area open to the public during the 2026 season,
Adventure Cycling · Searcy County, Arkansas One patch. 134 miles of Ozark grit. Zero excuses. 134.3 Miles 12,145 Feet of Climbing 13.5% Max Grade 8 Selfie Checkpoints GILBERT, Ark. —
2026 Arkansas MTB March Madness Champion Northwoods/Cedar Glades Trail System in Hot Springs captures the state’s most coveted crown, outlasting 31 challengers in a month-long battle decided by the people
A bold new concept circulating among outdoor recreation enthusiasts suggests transforming Cedar Creek at Petit Jean State Park into Arkansas’s most dramatic whitewater park. The proposal would create a series
The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust is entering 2026 with nearly 1,600 acres of new conservation projects underway, a spring monitoring season already more than 80% complete, and a newly protected
The new Owl Pass Trail connects key destinations inside the park and welcomes visitors of all abilities. If you’ve been looking for a reason to get outside this weekend, Pinnacle
The University of Arkansas’s Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) has unveiled its Spring 2026 cohort, and if this class is any indication, Arkansas’s outdoor economy is just getting warmed up.
If you’ve ever pulled into your favorite Arkansas campsite only to be greeted by a “Burn Ban” sign, you know the disappointment. No campfire crackle, no s’mores, no sitting around