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Sierra Club Chapters near Arkansas

To the North or West:
Missouri Chapter - https://www.sierraclub.org/missouri     
Kansas Chapter - https://www.sierraclub.org/kansas  
Oklahoma Chapter - https://www.sierraclub.org/oklahoma     
Texas – Lone Star Chapter - https://www.sierraclub.org/texas    

To the East or South:
Kentucky Chapter - https://www.sierraclub.org/kentucky    
Tennessee Chapter - https://www.sierraclub.org/tennessee    
Mississippi Chapter - https://mississippi.sierraclub.org/     
Louisiana – Delta Chapter - https://www.sierraclub.org/louisiana

The following organizations/web sites/information are not sponsored nor administered by the Sierra Club. The Sierra Club has no information about the planning of these organizations and makes no representations or warranties about the quality, safety, supervision or management of the information. They are published only as a reader service because they may be of interest to the readers of this publication. This listing is an incomplete selection of web sites that will likely be changed from time to time. At this time, URLs are provided for most sites rather than direct links. Links are usually checked once a year.

U.S. Government

Government Information - http://www.info.gov/
U.S. House of Representatives - http://www.house.gov/
U.S. Senate - http://www.senate.gov/
The White House - http://www.whitehouse.gov/
Supreme Court - http://www.supremecourt.gov/
Library of Congress - http://www.loc.gov/

U.S. Congress Legislative Information - congress.gov
Note: thomas.gov was retired on July 5, 2016 and replaced by congress.gov.   

For info on Senate or House Intern positions, check the Get Involved page

U.S. Government Agencies

National Parks Service - nps.gov

For info on a specific national park, go to https://www.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm

USDA Forest Service - https://www.fs.usda.gov/
Ouachita National Forest - https://www.fs.usda.gov/ouachita
Ozark-St. Francis National Forest - https://www.fs.usda.gov/osfnf/

USFS Alerts/Closures/Public Notices (for Arkansas):
Ozark - St. Francis National Forests - http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/osfnf/alerts-notices
Ouachita National Forest - http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/ouachita/alerts-notices

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - usgs.gov - Download free topo maps
- - - - - USGS Current Conditions for Arkansas Streamflow
Latest Earthquakes - http://earthquake.usgs.gov/
Map of Latest Earthquakes - http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - epa.gov
For EPA environmental information about your location, go to epa.gov/myenvironment
or go to our EPA - ADEQ info page
The following link is obsolete but retained for future web use: Events > EPA Info page      

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings climate monitoring, fisheries management, coastal restoration, support of marine commerce, Provides citizens, planners, emergency managers and other decision makers with reliable information they need when they need it. - http://www.noaa.gov/

National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) web site - https://www.npms.phmsa.dot.gov/ - Shows location of transmission pipelines (larger lines which transport products long distances)
Pipelines Nearby - Web-based App - pipelinesnearby.org - may not show all pipelines

National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office (Weather forecast and statistics) - https://www.weather.gov/abrfc/

National Weather Service River Forecast Center - Arkansas-Red Basin (water levels) - https://water.weather.gov/ahps/rfc/rfc.php [URL updated 5/8/22]

US Army Corps of Engineers - Little Rock District (Dam and river flow rates) -
https://www.swl.usace.army.mil/Missions/Water-Management/   

Arkansas - Government

Arkansas State Government - ar.gov - Government, business, education, jobs, services, visitors
Executive Offices - ar.gov [Select Government > Executive Offices]

• Departments: Agriculture, Commerce, Corrections, Education, Energy and Environment, Finance & Administration, Health, Human Services, Inspector General, Labor and Licensing, Military, Parks, Heritage and Tourism, Public Safety, Transformation and Shared Services, Veterans Affairs

House of Representatives - arkansashouse.org/
Senate - arkansas.gov/senate/
For info on Intern positions with the Governor or Lt Governor, check the Get Involved page
Unused drug take-back sites: artakeback.org    

Recycling Information:

• Recycling Information for Pulaski County and nearby areas: http://regionalrecycling.org/
• Waste Tire Program - http://regionalrecycling.org/service-areas/tires/
• E-waste - https://regionalrecycling.org/special-recycling/electronic-waste-residential/     
• Green Stations are located at the same sites as E-Waste recycling. Choose your Service Area for location and operation time. All Green Stations accept the following items (only): Used oil, Used gasoline, Used antifreeze, 4’ fluorescent bulbs, 8’ fluorescent bulbs, Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs). 

Public Meetings - URL previously listed no longer works: Try ar.gov and scroll down to meetings
All agencies are required to publish notices on the above calendar not less than three (3) days before the meeting or hearing is scheduled to take place. This requirement does not apply to emergency or special meetings that meet the requirements of § 25-19-106(b)(2).

Commissioner of State Lands -  http://www.cosl.org/ - History of Land Transfers

Ar.gov > Agencies > Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department

http://www.arkansashighways.com

Downloadable Maps of Arkansas

- - Highway Map Request - http://www.arkansashighways.com/maps.aspx
- - State Highway, City, County, Route and Section maps, County Outline, etc. [download or order]

- - http://www.arkansashighways.com/Roads/roads.aspx - lane/road closures

Traffic Conditions:
- - http://www.idrivearkansas.com - - - Then click on selected <icon> along right side:

• • <live traffic icon> - freeway conditions: normal, slow, very slow, stopped
  • <cone icon> - construction zones
  • < traveler info > alternate routes, rest areas, park & ride lots, weight restrictions (bridges)
  • <travel conditions icon> - weather, flooded roads
  • <snowflake icon> winter weather conditions

Traffic Conditions in Neighbring StatesL:    Oklahoma     |     Missouri

Arkansas - Outdoors

State of Arkansas - arkansas.com/ - Events, maps (highway, hiking, etc.), outdoors, travel information

Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism:
State Parks - arkansasstateparks.com/ - Cabins, camping, lodges, events calendar, trails
Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission - naturalheritage.com/ - Natural Areas

Department of Energy and Environment:
Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) News Releases, Hearing Notices, Info Requests - adeq.state.ar.us/poa/pa
Geological Survey, 3815 West Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72204, Phone: 501-296-1877 - topo map sales

Department of Agriculture:
Forestry Commission - forestry.arkansas.gov - publishes book "Trees of Arkansas"

• • A new color edition of the book "Trees of Arkansas" is now available for $5. (October 2014)
  • Arkfireinfo.org has maps indicating severity of fire risk, location of prescribed burns and counties under burn bans.
  • Safe to burn? Check mobile site arkfireinfo.org/m/for fire risk in your area
  • To report wildfires: call 800-468-8834
  • To report planned prescribed burns: call 800-830-8015

UofA Cooperative Extension Service - uaex.edu - 4-H, Master Gardeners
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission - AGFC.com - Hunting & fishing, licenses, boating, wildlife species

For a list of outdoor education classes, go to agfc.com and select Education.

- - - - - AGFC Nature Centers

- - - - - AGFC Education Centers

Local Government

Arkansas Counties - https://www.arcounties.org/
Arkansas Cities - https://local.arkansas.gov/index.php
Central Arkansas Library System Encyclopedia of Arkansas - http://encyclopediaodarkansas.net
(county) Real Estate Records - https://www.arcountydata.com/

non-Government Organizations

TV Station News
Central Arkansas:
Channel 4 - https://www.kark.com/       
Channel 7 - https://katv.com/          
Channel 11 - https://www.thv11.com/           
Channel 16 - https://www.fox16.com/           

Arkansas Arts Center (Events) - http://www.arkansas.com/events/

Arkansas Citizens First Congress - http://citizensfirst.org - Local news about Arkansas legislative issues
- - - Arkansas Public Policy Panel - arpanel.org [Citizens First Congress]

The Nature Conservancy - nature.org
The Nature Conservancy in Arkansas - http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/arkansas/

- - -The Nature Conservancy's Nature Preserves in Arkansas:
- - - http://www.nature.org/about-us/visit-preserve-map/index.htm?src=e.nature&lu=2086427?b3

Audubon - audubon.org/
- - - Audubon Arkansas - ar.audubon.org
- - - Audubon Arkansas, 4500 Springer Blvd., Little Rock, AR 72206, (501) 244-2229 tel, (501) 244 2231 fax
- - - Audubon Arkansas NW Field Office,
- - - - -34 E. Center Street, Suite A, Fayetteville, AR 72701, (479) 527-0700, (479) 527-0701

Arkansas Archeological Survey - https://www.uark.edu/campus-resources/archinfo/
Arkansas Native Plant Society - anps.org
Arkansas Master Gardeners - uaex.edu/yard-garden/master-gardeners/
Arkansas Master Naturalists (AMN) - https://arkansasmasternaturalists.org/
- - - - - Members perform volunteer service at state and regional parks

Buffalo River Watershed Alliance
- - - - - www.facebook.com/pages/Buffalo-River-Watershed-Alliance/164944453665495

Central Arkansas Astronomical Society - http://www.caasastro.org/

non-Sierra Club Hiking/Outings Groups

that may be of interest to some of our members:
Ozark Society - ozarksociety.net/
Friends of the Ouachita Trail (FoOT) - http://friendsot.org/ (URL may have changed)
Ozark Highlands Trail Association - ozarkhighlandstrail.com/
Arkansas Canoe Club - http://www.arkansascanoeclub.com/
Little Rock Hiking Meetup Group - meetup.com/LRHikingAR/
Little Rock Ski Club - LRSnowSki.com
NWA Hiking Group (Fayetteville) - meetup.com/nwahiking/
Ouachita Mountain Hikers (Hot Springs) - omhikers.net/ - Commonly offers hikes on Thursdays & Saturdays
Takahik River Valley Hikers - takahik.com/
TrailBlazers Hiking Club (Fort Smith) - thcfs.com/
Arkansas Trails Council - http://www.arkansastrailscouncil.com/
- - - - - web site lists additional links to outdoors groups
Arkansas Water Trails Partnership - https://arkansaswatertrails.com/

U.S. Topographic (Topo) Maps

To download topographic maps as PDF files, go to or select:
1.      https://apps.nationalmap.gov    
2. TNM Download Application
3. US Topo (for latest GeoPDF) or Historical Topographic Maps (scanned copies of old paper maps)
4. 7.5 x 7.5 minute (for most detailed) or another scale.
5. To see specific topo map boundaries, at upper right click down arrow next to Show Map Index and click on map scale that matches above step.
6. To download a PDF file, select GeoSpatial PDF/Geo PDF.
7. On map, alternately drag and double-click on area of interest (or use +/- signs at upper left to zoom in on desired area.
8. Click on Search Products to see list of maps covering visible map (at right).
9. Select desired map and click on Download (PDF).
If you need to re-position the map, first click on Datasets at the upper left and go to step 7.
Note: In step 7 above. the more you zoom, the fewer maps (step 8) you will see from which to select. The bottom right of map displays map scale.
If you zoom until you see Zoom 10, 10 mi, you may see a list of 150 or more maps (Zone12, 2 mi, 25 or more maps)

Parks - Hiking - Trails - Information

US Land Survey Divisions
Townships and Ranges in Arkansas - 11x17map (MS Word: must be downloaded to view)

Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Locations - An Explanation  
Example of use of UTM to identify locations. (Click on link at left; then - starting on page 3 - check middle UTM column.)

High Points for states and counties - https://www.peakbagger .com

Arkansas State Parks - arkansasstateparks.com/
hikearkansas.com/
trails.com or trails.com/stateactivity.aspx?area=10007
alltrails.com/us/arkansas
TimErnst.com (hiking books)
BuffaloRiver.com/top-hiking-trails/
South Fork Nature Center (Clinton) - southforknaturecenter.org/
Maps of Ouachita Trail, Ozark Highlands Trail, and Buffalo River Trail - ouachitamaps.com/
Arkansas Water Trails -  https://arkansaswatertrails.com/

Arkansas Trail Web Maps  (does not work at this time)
  http://adpt.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=66b5d23f01cb41eab8cfde8fa32866c3

Pulaski County Parks and Trails – https://www.pagis.org/webapps/wab/getoutside/

Pinnacle Mountain Trails
Kingfisher Trail - KingfisherTrailFeatures2024-0514.pdf     
Arboretum Trail - [check back later this Spring for updated copy]
Base and Summit Trails - [check back later this Spring for updated copy]

Burns Park (North Little Rock) - http://nlrpr.org/trails/trail_maps/
As of 2016, all 33 neighborhood parks in the North Little Rock were open 6 am to 9 pm. Burns Park trails were closed for months due to extensive damage from the March 31, 2023 tornado. Some trails have been permanently closed. Check above web site for changes/latest information.
(unofficial) Trail Map for Burns Park Trails  [some trails have been closed or re-routed]

NW Arkansas' Razorback Greenway is open - an almost 37-mile trail connecting Fayetteville with Bella Vista. For more information, go to https://www.nwatrails.org/trail/razorback-regional-greenway/

BICYCLE TRAILS? ...Pick up a copy of bike ARKANSAS, a special publication of ARKANSAS WILD. The magazine has information on bicycle trails in Arkansas and other biking related information.

New Southeast Biking Trail in Little Rock - The River Trail is currently a 15-mile loop (7 miles on each side of the Arkansas River) between the Big Dam Bridge and the Clinton Presidential Library. The Southeast Trail continues another dozen-plus miles east from the Library to the David D. Terry Dam Site Park. Most of this new "trail" will be along existing roads (6th, 9th, Airport Road, E. Roosevelt, Fourche Dam Pike, W. Damsite Road).

New hiking books recently published by Matthew Moran, biology professor at Hendrix: Guide to the Trails of Petit Jean State Park - 62 pgs; $6.99 Amazon Kindle, $8.99 MoranBooks.com - and more recently: Big Woods of Arkansas. [ TOP ]

The photo below shows the East Summit Trail on Pinnacle Mtn above the #8 marker.

3/6/21 images of above area near EST#8: 

The images below show parts of the easier (but still difficult) West Summit Trail:

If you locate a link that is not currently functioning, please send an email with information on the broken link to the webmaster (e-mail address located at bottom of Contact Us web page.

Old/Obsolete material that is no longer used and can be deleted from web site:
https://www.sierraclub.org/sites/default/files/sce/arkansas-chapter/files/TopographicMapsDownloading.pdf - - - Pfeiffer Loop (near the Big Dam Bridge) - Examples of Interpretive signs on trails