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
Paddlers hoping to catch scheduled whitewater and recreational releases on the Ouachita River this summer may have to wait for wetter conditions. Entergy Arkansas announced that full-generation recreational flows from
For outdoor enthusiasts, summer is usually spent chasing miles on trails, floating rivers, climbing mountains, riding gravel roads, or camping under the stars. But even the most dedicated adventurers eventually
Upper Illinois River Water Trail Opens in Benton County Northwest Arkansas has become nationally known for its extensive hiking and mountain biking trail systems, but until now, one of the
A New Outdoor Festival Takes Flight in Arkansas Birders from across the region will soon have a new reason to visit Hot Springs. Registration is now open for the inaugural