Trails in Northwest Arkansas Continue to Attract Users

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has observed two new bird species nesting in a southern Arkansas wetland that had been restored.

A champion persimmon tree growing in Fayetteville's historic Wilson Park was discovered late last year by a city parks employee, formally nominated, and then certified by the state. We visit the old growth tree.

Arkansas State Parks, a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, is launching a passport program. The new, free initiative allows visitors to document their experience as they travel to any of the 52 parks around the state.

A big grant is going toward expanding trails in central Arkansas, which will connect major cities for runners, walkers and cyclists.

The first Monument Trail opens this Saturday at Hobbs State Park in Rogers. The Monument Trails initiative is a collaboration between the Arkansas Parks and Recreation Foundation and Arkansas State Parks. The projects focus on destination mountain biking trails that merge world-class riding with architecture, art and nature.