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OZ Trails Bike Park Reveals Pricing Structure Ahead of Opening
Northwest Arkansas’ highly anticipated OZ Trails Bike Park has begun revealing how riders will pay to access Arkansas’ first chairlift-served mountain bike park. The park officially opens June 12, 2026,

Southwest Trail in Garland County Still Taking Shape, With Hot Springs Planning Key Connections
The vision for the Southwest Trail remains one of Arkansas’s most ambitious active transportation and
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OZ Trails Bike Park Reveals Pricing Structure Ahead of Opening
Northwest Arkansas’ highly anticipated OZ Trails Bike Park has begun revealing how riders will pay to access Arkansas’ first chairlift-served mountain bike park. The park officially opens June 12, 2026, and its pricing model appears designed to attract both dedicated locals and destination riders visiting the region’s world-renowned trail network. Located on the Bentonville and Bella Vista border, the 200-acre park features more than 20 miles of gravity-focused trails, a high-speed quad lift, rentals, lessons, dining, retail, and event space. Founding Memberships Lead the Launch The most detailed pricing information released so far centers around Founding Memberships, which offer early

OZ Trails Bike Park Reveals Pricing Structure Ahead of Opening
Northwest Arkansas’ highly anticipated OZ Trails Bike Park has begun revealing how riders will pay to access Arkansas’ first chairlift-served mountain bike park. The park officially opens June 12, 2026, and its pricing model appears designed to attract both dedicated locals and destination riders visiting the region’s world-renowned trail network. Located on the Bentonville and Bella Vista border, the 200-acre park features more than 20 miles of gravity-focused trails, a high-speed quad lift, rentals, lessons, dining, retail, and event space. Founding Memberships Lead the Launch The most detailed pricing information released so far centers around Founding Memberships, which offer early

Catfish, Kids and Community: AGFC Stocks Ponds Statewide for Spring Fishing Fun
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is stocking hundreds of thousands of catchable catfish at community ponds and public fishing derbies across the state this spring. Warm afternoons are back,

Southwest Trail in Garland County Still Taking Shape, With Hot Springs Planning Key Connections
The vision for the Southwest Trail remains one of Arkansas’s most ambitious active transportation and recreation projects, a paved multiuse corridor planned to connect Hot Springs National Park to Little

Catfish, Kids and Community: AGFC Stocks Ponds Statewide for Spring Fishing Fun
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is stocking hundreds of thousands of catchable catfish at community ponds and public fishing derbies across the state this spring. Warm afternoons are back,

Southwest Trail in Garland County Still Taking Shape, With Hot Springs Planning Key Connections
The vision for the Southwest Trail remains one of Arkansas’s most ambitious active transportation and recreation projects, a paved multiuse corridor planned to connect Hot Springs National Park to Little
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5th Annual Arkansas Climbers Festival Returns to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in 2026
The 5th Annual Arkansas Climbers Festival returns to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Jasper from Friday, March 27, through Sunday, March 29, 2026. This three-day celebration of climbing culture brings together

New Climbing Area at Petit Jean State Park
Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich history. Now, this beloved park is adding a new chapter to its legacy: rock climbing. For

For the Love of Climbing: From Rock Bottom to Rock Faces — How Climbing Gave Katie Jo Myers Life
By Sharon Bennett, featuring Katie Jo Myers Climbing is more than just a sport. It is a source of strength, hope, and community for many. In this installment of For the Love
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Get Out There: Enjoying Arkansas Summers Without the Itch
Arkansas is a paradise for outdoor lovers in the summer. From the misty peaks of the Ozark Mountains to the forests of the Ouachita National Forest, from the clear waters

Bear Aware in Arkansas: How to Avoid Bear Encounters While Hiking and Camping in Bear Country
Arkansas earned the nickname The Bear State long before it became known as The Natural State, and today that nickname once again fits. After black bears were nearly wiped out

Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking the Ozarks & Ouachitas
Arkansas Outside · Trail & Gear Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking Arkansas Spring in the Ozark & Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas There is a particular kind of morning that belongs only
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Proposed Whitewater Park on Cedar Creek Promises “Exciting Final Feature” at Petit Jean State Park
A bold new concept circulating among outdoor recreation enthusiasts suggests transforming Cedar Creek at Petit Jean State Park into Arkansas’s most dramatic whitewater park. The proposal would create a series

National Park Service Launches Free Real-Time Float Guide Dashboard for Buffalo National River
The National Park Service has introduced a free interactive dashboard that gives paddlers real-time river flow data for the Buffalo National River, making it easier than ever to plan a





















