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 ...

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 ...

The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office shared a warning with the community after abandoned tubes were found in the Arkansas River ...

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.