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Escape the Summer Heat in Arkansas: Chill Out on These Cool Mountain Tops
When the Arkansas Delta is sizzling and the Ozark foothills feel like a furnace, it’s time to head up. Literally. Tucked high above the steamy summer haze are three Arkansas
Arkansas State Parks Update: Summer 2025 Trail and Facility Developments
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT) is making
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Escape the Summer Heat in Arkansas: Chill Out on These Cool Mountain Tops
When the Arkansas Delta is sizzling and the Ozark foothills feel like a furnace, it’s time to head up. Literally. Tucked high above the steamy summer haze are three Arkansas treasures where the temperatures drop, the breezes blow, and the views will knock your hiking boots off. Queen Wilhelmina, Mount Magazine, and Mount Nebo State Parks are mountain-top escapes where it’s often 8–10 degrees cooler than the towns below—just the break you and your family need before school bells ring again. Queen Wilhelmina State Park: Royal Retreat on Rich Mountain Set atop Rich Mountain, Arkansas’s second-highest peak, Queen Wilhelmina State
Escape the Summer Heat in Arkansas: Chill Out on These Cool Mountain Tops
When the Arkansas Delta is sizzling and the Ozark foothills feel like a furnace, it’s time to head up. Literally. Tucked high above the steamy summer haze are three Arkansas treasures where the temperatures drop, the breezes blow, and the views will knock your hiking boots off. Queen Wilhelmina, Mount Magazine, and Mount Nebo State Parks are mountain-top escapes where it’s often 8–10 degrees cooler than the towns below—just the break you and your family need before school bells ring again. Queen Wilhelmina State Park: Royal Retreat on Rich Mountain Set atop Rich Mountain, Arkansas’s second-highest peak, Queen Wilhelmina State
Delta Heritage Trail Expansion Aims to Boost East Arkansas Communities Through Outdoor Recreation and Economic Growth
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As part of its Trail Nation Spotlight series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) hosted a webinar this month focusing on the Delta Heritage Trail in East Arkansas,
Prairie Grove Couple Killed at Devil’s Den State Park: Police Investigate Double Homicide
A married couple from Prairie Grove, Arkansas, was killed Saturday, July 26, 2025, while hiking with their two young daughters at Devil’s Den State Park in Washington County. The Arkansas
Delta Heritage Trail Expansion Aims to Boost East Arkansas Communities Through Outdoor Recreation and Economic Growth
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As part of its Trail Nation Spotlight series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) hosted a webinar this month focusing on the Delta Heritage Trail in East Arkansas,
Prairie Grove Couple Killed at Devil’s Den State Park: Police Investigate Double Homicide
A married couple from Prairie Grove, Arkansas, was killed Saturday, July 26, 2025, while hiking with their two young daughters at Devil’s Den State Park in Washington County. The Arkansas
Climbing
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch Unveils E-Mountain Bike Trails, Joins OZ Trails Network
JASPER, Ark. – May 23, 2025 – Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, a renowned rock climbing destination in Arkansas, today announced the official opening of an extensive e-mountain bike trail network and
A Crag of Our Own: Urban Climbing Comes to Life at Big Rock Quarry
Tucked beside the Arkansas River and above the bike lanes of the North Little Rock section of the Arkansas River Trail, a new vertical adventure is drawing climbers to one
Big Rock Quarry Climbing Project Moves Forward: Route Development Begins!
Exciting news for Arkansas climbers! The Big Rock Quarry climbing development is officially underway, with the Arkansas Climbers Coalition (ACC) beginning the route development process in North Little Rock. This
Hiking & Backpacking
Hit the Dirt: Northwest Arkansas’ Best Short Hikes (5-10 Miles)
Lace up your boots and explore the natural beauty of Northwest Arkansas. The region, renowned for its rugged Ozark Mountain terrain, offers a wealth of hiking trails perfect for a
When the Trail Bites Back: Outdoor Mishaps and How to Handle Them
Spending time outdoors in Arkansas is one of life’s greatest pleasures—until things don’t go quite as planned. Whether you’re hiking deep into the backcountry or simply pulling into a state
Pinnacle Mountain State Park Expands Accessibility with Trackchairs
Pinnacle Mountain State Park is taking a major step toward inclusivity by introducing all-terrain Trackchairs. These wheelchairs allow visitors with mobility challenges to explore the park’s trails like never before.
Paddling
Watch Your Wake: AGFC Urges Boaters to Respect Others on Arkansas Waterways
The streams are dry and the lakes are full—welcome to summer in Arkansas. On a recent paddling trip to DeGray Lake Resort State Park, our group of kayakers and paddleboarders
Kayaking the Big Maumelle River: A Scenic Adventure Near Little Rock
Pinnacle Mountain State Park offers some of the most accessible and scenic paddling opportunities in Central Arkansas, and kayaking the Big Maumelle River from the park’s boat launch to the
Tyler Bend Project Pause Hits Start of Peak Season
Searcy County, AR – A significant restoration project aimed at improving the Lower Tyler Bend river access point at the Buffalo National River has been unexpectedly put on hold due
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