Second Arkansas Graveler bike event set for early June

by Talk Business & Politics staff (staff2@talkbusiness.net)

The Ozark Foundation’s second annual Arkansas Graveler, a five-day bike journey across county and forest backroads from the Ouachita National Forest in western Arkansas to scenic Greers Ferry Lake in north central Arkansas, will take place June 3-8, 2025.

The event will begin in Mena on June 3 and finish in Heber Springs on June 8. The course is known as The Bigfoot Route.

Approximately 400 touring and recreational cyclists from across the country are expected to participate in the ride which will include four stops in host communities along the route.

Second Arkansas Graveler bike event set for early June

U.S. Rep. French Hill introduces legislation to protect wilderness area near Ouachita

KUAR | By Ronak Patel

Last week, U.S Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, introduced the Flatside Wilderness Additions Act.

Ouachita National Forest - Wikimedia

The Flatside Wilderness Additions Act would protect the area near Ouachita National Forest, according to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Hill testified to the U.S House subcommittee on the need for preserving the 2,200 acres of wilderness.

“Flatside is a beautiful area of the Natural State, noted for its ridges, summits, and part of the Ouachita Mountains that rises above the forest and provides visitors with amazing views,” Hill said.

U.S. Rep. French Hill introduces legislation to protect wilderness area near Ouachita