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Visitor Spending Fuels $17.4 Billion in Economic Activity in Arkansas

07/22/25

Outdoor Recreation Drives Additional Growth Across the State LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Department of Parks Heritage and Tourism released the ann…

Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism announces Great Strides/Trails for Life Grant awards

04/29/25

(LITTLE ROCK) – The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism’s Office of Outdoor Recreation—Outdoor Recreation Grants Program is administeri…

Arkansas’ Outdoor Economy Ignites Success Stories Like Morii Outdoor

03/24/25

By Jill Rohrbach, travel writer Arkansas Dept. of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Entrepreneurs and startup brands like Collin Whittington of Morii …

Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism announces Outdoor Recreation Grant awards

03/06/25

(LITTLE ROCK) – The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is awarding $3.85 million in FY2025 Outdoor Recreation Grants to projects …

Letter from the Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation Director

02/06/25

Dear Friends of Arkansas' Great Outdoors, As we step into the fourth year of the Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation, I am filled with gratitude …

Fly Oz

11/07/24

Fly Oz is an aviation club based in Bentonville, Arkansas, designed for those passionate about flying in the beautiful Ozark region and beyond. Fly Oz…

Arkansas a destination for 50.7 million visitors in 2023

10/17/24

Arkansas tourism is now a $9.9 billion industry, according to an economic impact study commissioned by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and …

Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation Debuted at Outdoor Retailer Summer Convention

07/12/24

The Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation (OOR) hosted its first-ever booth at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Convention. This was the first time Arkans…

Sanders, ADPHT, ADH Announce Outdoor Recreation Grant Awards

07/10/24

$500,000 awarded to projects in seven counties LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Wednesday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined Secretary Shea Le…

The Inaugural Arkansas Graveler Crosses the Finish Line

07/03/24

After a 6-day ride across Arkansas, gravel cyclists from 35 states crossed the finish for Ozark Foundation’s inaugural Arkansas Graveler After six …

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