Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-R) and Congressman Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) introduce the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. The U.S. House of Representatives announced the introduction of the EXPLORE
The New Visitor Center On November 18, 2023, Arkansas State Parks closed the visitor center which had served as the office for the park staff and was the focal point
Ozark-St. Francis National Forests’ officials are implementing the annual seasonal closure plan for Blanchard Springs Caverns. Today is the last day that tours are offered for the 2023 recreation season.
Some hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails have reopened at Burns Park in North Little Rock. On March 31, 2023, 8 months ago, an EF3 tornado with winds up to
Arkansas and other states are dealing with the fallout from a Supreme Court decision in May, which effectively removed federal protections for more than half of wetlands across the country.
On November 9, the City of North Little Rock posted an update for Burns Park opening the multi-use trails for equestrians. The trails at Burns Park, south of I-40, are
Runners welcome the cooler temperatures and the ability to get out of the house, out of the training routine, and into the woods for long-distance runs. Managed by the Arkansas
Last week, information and links to proposals to manage climbing access in Wilderness Areas controlled by the National Park Service and US Forest Service were posted on ArkansasOutside.com. Since then
Anglers and boaters in south Arkansas now have convenient access to the Saline River just south of Warren thanks to the completion of an improved concrete boat ramp by Bradley
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) announced today that it has awarded $348,000 in grants to support programs aimed at developing and activating local and regional trail networks. The projects and programs being
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