Editor's Picks
All Rise
Arkansas Wild’s columnist reflects on the Jungle Boater canoe race — now in its 45th year on the Mulberry River — as the perfect Arkansas springtime tradition, equal parts race, reunion, campout and celebration of another season survived.
Bike Arkansas Summer 2026
Summer cycling is here! This issue features NWA coffee and restaurant stops, a first look at Bella Vista’s new OZ Trails Bike Park, a Russellville shop spotlight, and carbon repair services for when adventures get rowdy.
Meet the Old Boss
Richard Davies transformed Arkansas State Parks from a chronically underfunded system — literally managed with cigar boxes — into a nationally admired institution. A decade into retirement, the former director still hunts Petit Jean Mountain with a handmade Arkansas flintlock rifle.
Part Of The Pack
Whether you’re a casual rider or a competitive cyclist, connect with local cycling groups using these helpful links. Find your community, explore new routes, and enjoy the ride with like-minded enthusiasts.
Up into the In-Between
Arkansas Wild’s spring road trip guide explores the Arkansas River Valley, highlighting three mountaintop state parks, historic highways, world-class paddling on the Mulberry and Piney, craft breweries, Fort Smith’s frontier history and some of the state’s best fishing.
Northwoods Trails Announces Expansion
A $350,000 Oaklawn Foundation grant will expand Hot Springs’ Northwoods Trails System, adding nearly eight miles of new trails around Sanderson Lake, kayak rentals, non-motorized water access on two lakes, and updated trail signage across the 2,000-acre property.














