The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism recently held an open house for the renovated Mather Lodge at Petit Jean State Park. The event highlighted the reopening of the historic lodge; expanded outdoor recreation opportunities, including the first via …
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OZ Trails Opens Arkansas’ First Chairlift-Served Bike Park
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA new chapter in Arkansas’ mountain biking scene begins June 12 with the public opening of OZ Trails Bike Park, the state’s first chairlift-served mountain bike park. Located in Bella Vista on the edge of Bentonville at the intersection of …
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Arkansas’ First Chairlift Bike Park to Open in NWA in June
by Doug Criseby Doug CriseMountain biking enthusiasts in northwest Arkansas will soon have another spot to ride and explore, and it’s a doozy. OZ Trails Bike Park is slated to open June 12 at Highway 71 and Mercy Way between Bentonville and Bella Vista. …
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Prestigious International Mountain Biking Event Returning to Fayetteville
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Walmart U.S. Pro Cup presented by Honey Stinger will bring some of the world’s fastest mountain bikers back to Fayetteville March 18-22. The four-day event will happen at Centennial Park and serve as the opening round of the 2026 …
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Investment That Grows: State Parks Director Talks Funding Sources for Outdoor Recreation
Photos provided by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. Feature photo above The Delta Heritage Trail at Yancopin in Desha County. Arkansas’ reputation as a haven for mountain biking and other outdoor pursuits generates significant revenue for the …
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The Hat is Back! Fat Tire Fest Returns to Eureka Springs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMountain bikers, get ready for a weekend of fun and competition Sept. 26 to 28 during the Eureka Springs Fat Tire Festival, now produced by Ozark Foundation. The three-day, family-friendly mountain bike festival will bring competitions, clinics and more to …
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Arkansas’ Cycling Renaissance: Mountain Biking and Gravel Riding Transforming the State
by Joe Jacobsby Joe JacobsFeature image above: The 2023 Big Mountain Enduro, Mount Nebo State Park. (Photo courtesy of Arkansas Outdoors) A few years ago, my wife and I caught the real estate bug, dreaming of a property that could serve double duty: generating …
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OZ Trails Plans for First Chairlift-Served Mountain Bike Park
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffNorthwest Arkansas-based OZ Trails has presented plans for a chairlift-served mountain biking park in Bella Vista. The OZ Trails bike park will feature over 20 miles of trails and will be located at the junction of Bella Vista and Bentonville …
Get your sleeping bags ready, campers. Campfire Ranch Little Sugar adventure lodge is set to open in Bella Vista next spring. Situated along the Little Sugar Trail System, the ranch will provide access to more than 40 miles of open-network …
The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) recently hosted its first event in Conway during the race clinic and time trial weekend on Aug. 24 and 25 at the new Tech Park Loop at the Meadows Technology Park. Terry Coddington, league …