Outdoor Recreation

The Upper Illinois River Water Trail stretches 15.5 miles from Chamber Springs in Arkansas to WOKA Whitewater Park in Oklahoma, opening paddling access across state lines for the first time.

Master gardener JB Portillo, horticulturist Emily Kroll and Bentonville Parks maintenance manager Creek Wenger reflect on the quiet, personal work behind NWA's trails, gardens and parks.

House of Songs is back for a third season of its songwriter cycling series, with rides across NWA and a finale concert May 12 at the Rail Yard in downtown Rogers.

Disc golf is growing fast in Arkansas and nationwide. KUAF's Jack Travis visits two popular courses to find out why the sport has outlasted its pandemic-era boost.

The first chairlift-operated bike park in Arkansas opens June 12 in Bella Vista, with 20 miles of trails, a bike school and a five-time world champion helping develop it.

Fayetteville Urban Forester John Scott talks Earth Week events April 18-25, including tree giveaways, documentary screenings, a bike-to-work day and the city's new solar array.

A once-overgrown stretch near South Yard has been transformed into a small public park with a boardwalk, creek overlook and community gathering space, developed through a partnership between the city and Specialized Real Estate Group.

The inaugural Veterans Future Festival in Gentry combines mountain biking, live music and community to celebrate veterans. U.S. Service Success Path’s Wesley Northey discusses how the event builds purpose and connection among veterans transitioning to civilian life.

After the deaths of Clinton and Kristen Brink at Devil’s Den State Park, outdoor leaders and state officials reflect on safety, awareness and new measures to strengthen security across Arkansas’ park system.

On today's show, we hear how a cap on refugees entering the U.S. is affecting local resettlement agency Canopy NWA. We also hear about a new leader and vision for Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week. Plus, how the PackShack will pack 500,000 meals for Northwest Arkansas.