Several Arkansas state lawmakers have questioned state Department of Agriculture officials on whether their Forestry Division ...

On Oct. 19, 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed Public Law 98-508, guaranteeing the protection of 91,100 acres in Arkansas' ...

Improvements to recreational areas in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests have totaled over $300,000; however, the high-dollar effort has been completed. Through the Great American Outdoors Act ...

Arkansas offers diverse and spectacular hiking trails, from the Ozark Mountains to the Ouachita National Forest, making it a top destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The Whitaker Point Trail ...

Arkansas is rich not only in natural ... for beginners to experienced hikers in the heart of the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Visitors can get an up-close look at impressive formations ...

I and my adventuring partner took a winding journey through the Ozark National Forest of Johnson ... befriended in October 1987 while hiking from Arkansas to Maine, built the Ozone Burger Barn.

Editor's Note: This article is the first in a series commemorating the 40th anniversary of the signing of federal legislation to create nine new federal wilderness areas in Arkansas. The series ...