Pinnacle Mountain State Park is preparing to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new visitor center, KARK reported. The current visitor center has been closed since Saturday, Nov. 18 to transfer workspaces and its services into the new building at…
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The Business of Biking: Arkansas Emerging Onto Global Stage
The Devils Den Monument Trail near Fayetteville. (Photos and images courtesy of Arkansas State Parks, Bentonville Moves, Experience Fayetteville, OZ Trails, Metroplan and USBRS) The Natural State affords its residents many opportunities to experience all the best parts of…
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Arkansas Named as Best Mountain Biking Destination in U.S.
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffColorado-based Outside Magazine recently named Monument Trails, a collection of world-class mountain biking trails in various Arkansas state parks, as the best Mountain Biking Destination in the country. “Arkansas has pumped a lot of energy and money into its mountain-biking…
This year, Arkansas State Parks celebrates its 100th anniversary. The Natural State is home to 52 state parks, but Petit Jean holds a special position as the first park, the inspiration for a system of parks that now covers 55,006…
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Small Business Owner Hosts Buffalo River Cleanup
by Anthony Tufuby Anthony TufuHot Springs native Kyle Tabor has always had an affinity for an adventurous lifestyle. After growing up in the Spa City, Tabor made the short move to Conway where he would attend the University of Central Arkansas. He decided to…
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Groundbreaking Set for Park Honoring John H. Johnson
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffIn celebration of John H. Johnson Day, Arkansas State Parks is hosting a groundbreaking event on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the site of the future John H. Johnson Park, adjacent to the Delta Heritage Trail State Park Robert S. Moore…
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Arkansas Game, Fish Commission Celebrates Successful Partnerships
At a recent meeting in Texarkana, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission celebrated investments made by many of its partnerships with other organizations and agencies that make possible conservation of the state’s fish, wildlife, and their habitats. The meeting followed…
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Elbow Room: Natural State Seeing Increased Demand for Outdoor Recreation
One of the biggest trends in tourism during the pandemic has been outdoor recreation. More people have taken up mountain biking, kayaking and camping in recreational vehicles (RVs). The increased demand, though, has had drawbacks not just in Arkansas but…
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Over $3.6M in Grants Awarded to Park Projects Across the State
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOver $3.6 million in Outdoor Recreation Grants have been awarded to projects within 25 counties across the state, the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism announced this week. The grants are divided into two categories: Matching Grants and Facilities…
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Lewis to Replace Spann as Director of Arkansas State Parks
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffShea Lewis has been announced as the next director for Arkansas State Parks by Stacy Hurst, the secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. Lewis will replace Grady Spann, who retired on Dec. 31 after 28 years…