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According to this article, several popular outdoor recreation trails and wildlife management areas in Arkansas could be affected.

https://arkansasoutside.com/arkansas-roadless-rule-national-forests/

This follows an article from April 2026 about opening up mining in the Ouachita Mountains.

https://arkansasoutside.com/arkansas-crystal-mining-proposal-ouachita-national-forest/

And this article on changes to the NEPA process.

https://arkansasoutside.com/nepa-changes-arkansas-public-lands-trails-forests/

Plus, changes to Forest Service management listed in this article.

https://arkansasoutside.com/forest-service-proposed-rule-arkansas-national-forests/

Major changes seem to be coming to the National Forests in Arkansas.

Where's a good place for an old married couple to go swim & hang out in the water all day? It's too hot to look for rocks. Pool, lake, swimming hole . Not from here so all suggestions welcome.

Hey y’all, we’re on vacation from South Carolina and we’re all smokers…. Imagine our surprise when we discovered we can’t even get the delta 8 alternatives in a place where it’s medically legal. Any tips or tricks or people to look out for? lol

I need to buy a birthday cake for my fil’s 90th birthday. Where is the best place to purchase a cake in Hot Springs?

Anyone going to 5SOS or want to go to 5SOS?

Hey folks -

I'm visiting town and need of recommendations for places to eat and things to do! I left HS back in the early 2010s after high school and it's been a chore to find things the times I have visited. I'm looking for things that aren't Oaklawn or just a new bar. Any good food? Local spots? Less tex-mex and more authentic Mexican maybe?

Hey guys, hope y’all doing great. I wanted to ask if there is a church that offers mass on a Sunday in the 7pm to 8pm range. I have been very busy due to my work schedule and I really need to go to Church to heal. I would appreciate any suggestions.

New to Hot Springs and I am looking for a guitar teacher who is familiar with or specializes in Blues styles. I asked at a local Guitar shop and they didn't know anybody. Figured i would stop by here.

Also.....

How do people feel about Rockys pizza place? Heard it was decent but I aint got a lot of coin so before I order, decided to get some other opinions.

Thanks in advance

We like hometown feel and excitement. Any ideas? Love your input. Locals know the best stuff.