Outdoor Recreation

NICA Arkansas League Director Terry Coddington discusses how youth mountain biking is growing across the state, from new community trails to this year's race season.

Visit Bentonville mapped a scenic bike loop connecting downtown, the Walmart campus, Coler Mountain Bike Preserve and Crystal Bridges. Jack Travis rides the whole route for Ozarks at Large.

The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission is expanding planning for the Razorback Greenway in Rogers, Bentonville and Bella Vista, with public input meetings ahead.

PeopleForBikes' 2026 City Ratings rank Bentonville as Arkansas's most bikeable city, followed by Bella Vista and Fayetteville. Vice President Martina Haggerty explains what goes into the scores.

Fayetteville cut the ribbon on Ralph "Buddy" Hayes Park last week, honoring the musician and community leader once known as the "Mayor of Dickson Street."

Three Arkansas metro regions are distributing nearly 6,000 e-bike vouchers worth $700 to $1,200. The application portal opens July 6, with the first drawing on July 21.

Experience Fayetteville CEO Ryan Hauck talks gravel cycling, the Fayetteville Bikepacking Route Network, FIFA watch parties and America's 250th as RYDB Fest kicks off Memorial Day weekend.

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.