The floating season for the upper district of the Buffalo River ranges from March through early June. Due to all of the rain ...

Looking for a break from the Arkansas heat? From cold rivers and misty waterfalls to breezy mountaintops and underground ...

Ski towns in Colorado are not just an outdoorsman's paradise in the winter—most of them also have a range of things to do in the summer. Mountain bikers, hikers, fly fishermen and paddlers can take ...

In a state where many destinations have been “discovered” to the point of overcrowding and overpricing, Cañon City remains a rare find—a place where natural beauty, community connection, and ...

Zink Lake Rentals launches scenic Arkansas River float trip experience A new self-paced float trip offers a scenic six-mile ride down the Arkansas River—here’s how to book it and what to expect.

SAND SPRINGS, Okla. — You can now paddle down the Arkansas River from Sand Springs to Zink Lake. Tulsa water enthusiasts no longer have to drive an hour and a half to experience a true river float.

A dozen-mile stretch of the river, mostly in Howard County, is protected by the 5,300-acre park, created in 1988 and jointly managed by Arkansas State Parks and Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission.