RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Visitors to the Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests should be aware of several temporary recreation area closures and reduced services during the 2025 summer season. The
The Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests announced the official opening of their popular mountain bike trails to all classes of electric bikes (e-bikes). This decision, finalized in November 2024,
E-bikes are not currently allowed on mountain bike trails in the National Forests, this may change soon as the Ozark-Saint Francis and Ouachita National Forests work together to assess what
In March, it was announced that the US Forest Service had developed a process for allowing e-bikes on trails in National Forests. Next week, the process is beginning in the
I could never resist the call of the trail. – Buffalo Bill Time to check the hiking boots for dry rot, clean the cobwebs out of the backpack, start planning
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