National Park Service data shows dramatic long-term growth across the state’s seven federally managed properties, with combined annual visits nearly doubling since the 1980s. Arkansas’s seven National Park Service properties
OZ Trails Bike Park will feature more than 20 miles of gravity trails for all skill levels when it opens this summer on the Bentonville-Bella Vista border. Arkansas is getting
Elite mountain bike racing is coming back to Fayetteville this week as the Walmart U.S. Pro Cup presented by Honey Stinger opens the 2026 U.S. XC Open Series at Centennial
Arkansas has quietly become one of the most dynamic outdoor destinations in the United States. Whether you ride, paddle, hike, or want to spend a day in stunning scenery, the
The trail systems have been narrowed down, the votes have been counted, and the competition is heating up. The Elite Eight round of the 2026 Arkansas Mountain Bike March Madness
We slept well our first night on Saline Creek, which meant getting moving in the morning took a little longer than planned. It is actually easier to break camp fast
Arkansas is taking another step to strengthen its outdoor recreation economy with the launch of Guide ARK, a new statewide network designed to connect visitors with verified outdoor guides across
We lost count of stream crossings somewhere around 15 to 20 before noon on the first day. The sandals got a lot of use. It was a great three-day, two-night
Updated March 2026 — Arkansas earns its nickname. The Natural State is home to some of the most rewarding day hikes in the entire mid-South, from canyon-carved hollows in the
The National Park Service is asking the public to help shape the future of one of Arkansas’s most treasured outdoor destinations. Officials at Buffalo National River have launched the development