The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Saline County’s first completed segment of the Southwest Trail has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather. The event was originally scheduled for Friday, May 29,
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on proposed recreation fee increases across the Ouachita National Forest, including changes that would affect visitors to the popular Shady Lake Recreation
The summer heat in Arkansas can make it difficult for outdoor athletes to stay motivated, but the Northwoods Dawg Daze of Summer challenge is designed to keep riders and runners
Several updates affecting Arkansas federal public lands were announced this week, including the reopening of a popular Ozark forest road, updated motor vehicle use maps for national forests, and temporary
Arkansas continues to invest heavily in outdoor recreation infrastructure in 2026, with projects ranging from lift-served mountain bike parks to long-distance greenways and new water trails. Across the state, public
Every year on the first Saturday in June, outdoor enthusiasts across the country lace up hiking boots, grab mountain bikes, launch kayaks, and head outdoors for National Trails Day. What
Hot Springs Running of the Tubs 2026 Returns With New Rules, Rubber Ducks, and Bathtub Racing Chaos The Stueart Pennington World Championship Running of the Tubs returns to downtown Hot
With another scorching Arkansas summer underway, the trails, rivers, and parks of the Natural State are calling. If you are bringing your dog along, a little preparation goes a long
The 65-mile trail connecting Little Rock to Hot Springs is advancing county by county, with new pavement on the ground and more on the way. More than a decade after
When Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Parks and Recreation Foundation unveiled their vision for the Monument Trails in 2019, they described something ambitious: a statewide collection of destination mountain