Discover top-rated mountain biking trails, hiking, camping, and outdoor activities at Craighead Forest Park, an unexpected Delta adventure hub set on scenic Crowley’s Ridge in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Craighead Forest Park has nearly 15 miles of mountain biking trails to explore, allowing riders to experience the terrain of Crowley’s Ridge.

Discover Arkansas’ most unique places to stay—from caves and castles to treehouses, underground bunkers, floating cabins, and historic hotels. Explore epic sleeps that blend adventure, luxury, and local charm for an unforgettable lodging experience in The Natural State.

Places to see Arkansas fall color. Crisp fall weather is prime for outdoor activities in Arkansas - hiking, biking, and wildlife watching in particular. There are locations that become treasure troves in autumn when the leaves turn. Places that are downright magical. Places where your senses are heightened. Your spirit soars. Where you can breathe deeper and see deeper. One of a kind places and experiences.

By Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Dept. of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Entrepreneurs and startup brands like Collin Whittington of Morii Outdoor are thriving as Arkansas invests in its outdoor recreation sector. In less than a year,

by Jill Rohrbach In Arkansas, trout fishing is a favorite outdoor activity on the tailwaters of the Norfork, Bull Shoals, and Beaver dams that impound the White River. While the lakes created by these impoundments are popular in their own right for

At Hutch’s Hot Chicken in Bentonville, classic country music plays through the speakers, setting the vibe for savoring the restaurant’s Nashville-style chicken. Customers are served plates of fried chicken in rich hues of red that denote the degree of spice level. As is Nashville-style, the chicken is served atop soft white bread and topped with pickle chips.

At Hutch’s Hot Chicken in Harrison, classic country music plays through the speakers, setting the vibe for savoring the restaurant’s Nashville-style chicken. Customers are served plates of fried chicken in rich hues of red that denote the degree of…

When it comes to fishing in Arkansas, “The Land of Opportunity,” a former state motto, remains an apt description. The state’s more than 600,000 acres of lakes and 90,000 miles of rivers and streams offer anglers numerous chances to land a trophy or…

Celebrate your favorite music and dance culture with other like-minded souls in Arkansas, where the music scene might surprise you. Electro-jam, bluegrass, funk, opera, blues, rock or Americana — whatever your musical taste, Arkansas has a festival…

Arkansas may not have ranked high on the recent national survey revealing the “Best Cities for Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse,” but the state has better options for survival than the survey suggests. Here are the best places to survive a zombie…

The bald eagle has been the national symbol of the United States since 1782 when it was placed on the Great Seal of our country. This American icon is revered for its majestic appearance, legendary strength and longevity, making it perfect for…

Northwest Arkansas boasts an impressive selection of fantastic brewers and baristas who serve delicious coffee in cozy and vibrant community spaces. Here are three coffee shops serving up more than caffeine. Boulders and Brews Boulders and Brews is…

Mount Magazine has lured people to its peak for centuries. Rising 2,753 feet from the Arkansas River Valley, Mount Magazine is the highest point in Arkansas. Today, the rewards for making the trek up the mountain are much the same as they were for…

Almost half of Arkansas’ anglers fish from the bank, according to an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission survey conducted from a random sample of all fishing license holders. Arkansas boasts more than 600,000 acres of lakes and 90,000 miles of rivers…

Trout are not native to The Natural State, yet Arkansas is famous beyond its borders for its outstanding trout fisheries. The fish were introduced starting in the late 40s when U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams were built on several Arkansas rivers…

A town celebrating 200 years is bound to have some ghost stories, and Batesville does not disappoint. Neither does its hospitality. Located along the shores of the White River, Batesville is a small community located in the north central section of…