(Photos provided by Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism) Arkansas is becoming more and more known as a place to visit, this year being named one of the best places to go in North America by Condé Nast Traveler. …
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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 …
The Natural State gets its name for a reason. With 52 state parks and a national park within its borders, Arkansas is a can’t-miss for outdoor enthusiasts. Beyond that, other attractions such as casinos, museums and an amusement park draw …
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Recreation Meets Conservation: Officials Work to Ensure Arkansas Remains the Natural State
by Steve Wilcoxby Steve WilcoxRecreation and conservation do not always come together in the same thought, but what initially appear to be unrelated subjects are in truth blood relatives. It is fun in the sun and a walk through the trees meets a college-level …
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Retreat! Whether for Relaxation or Long-Range Planning, Nothing Beats A Corporate Getaway
From trust falls and team building to paddle boarding and other adventurous activities, retreats are a quintessential pastime at corporations and nonprofit organizations. With the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic in the rearview mirror, those who specialize in cultivating such …
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Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program to Expand Statewide
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP), a business incubator led by the University of Arkansas Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (OEI), has received a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Agency to expand statewide. The grant, which is matched by an …
This year, Arkansas State Parks celebrates its 100th anniversary. The Natural State is home to 52 state parks, but Petit Jean holds a special position as the first park, the inspiration for a system of parks that now covers 55,006 …
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New Petit Jean State Park Visitors Center Dedicated
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe newest visitors center in the Arkansas State Park System has been unveiled and dedicated this week. State and local officials, including Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Secretary Stacy Hurst, gathered on Thursday, April …