Arkansas Department of Parks

Two major Arkansas trail projects, the Delta Heritage Trail and the Trails at Mena, are advancing, with plans to enhance biking and outdoor recreation across the state. read more >

Off-road tourism in Arkansas hit $90.1M in 2022, fueled by growing ATV/UTV use, with pioneers like Pam Ferguson driving trail development and eco-conscious growth. read more >

The winners for the 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame were announced Monday. read more >

Analysis after the fact has taught tourism officials that the market for a solar eclipse is much like the market for state parks and other outdoor recreation. read more >

A $26 million-a-year series of contracts for advertising Arkansas tourism appears headed to five-decade vendor CJRW of Little Rock last week despite serious misgivings from some state lawmakers. read more >

CJRW will get the contract for four categories of work, even though the agency scored below Miles Partnership of Florida in three categories. read more >

The grants fall into two categories: Facilities for Underdeveloped Neighborhoods Park grants and matching grants. read more >

The event is schedule for Feb. 25-27 in Jonesboro. read more >

Businesses and consumers in Arkansas and the rest of the country spent 2023 in the shadow of rising interest rates. Businesses dealt with other adversity, including rising insurance rates and a deadly March tornado. Other stories this year were more hopeful. read more >