JANUARY 2, 2019 Weekly Publication
Cossatot River State Park to Offer First Day Hike Make a New Year’s resolution to your health and happiness by kicking off 2019 with an invigorating First Day Hike at Cossatot River State Park Natural Area. On January 1st, all 50 states will participate in the eighth annual national event that encourages everyone to celebrate the New Year with an outdoor exploration. The First Day Hike at Cossatot River State Park Natural Area is a family-friendly hike that’s scheduled from 1 P.M. – 4 P.M. on January 1st. Participants will hike the Harris Creek Trail leading to Goat’s Bluff, one of the most scenic vistas in the park. Afterwards, participants
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can warm up with hot chocolate, cider, hot tea, and s’mores. Last year, 48 hikes were scheduled at 34 Arkansas State Parks. Collectively, 279 hikers covered nearly 296 miles. During the event, park rangers, interpreters, and volunteers will share their knowledge of the park’s unique natural and cultural features. Hiking offers inspiring ways to improve your physical and mental health, while exploring beautiful public lands. First Day Hikes are a great way for families to start off the new year!
Brotherton on Democrat-Gazette All-Sophomore Team Mena Bearcats tight end Mason Brotherton was named to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette All-Sophomore Team on Sunday, December 22nd. The 6’4” 235 pound Brotherton had 27 receptions for 476 yards and two touchdowns for the 2018 Bearcats squad that finished 8-4. Brotherton averaged 17.6 yards per catch, with his longest reception covering 70 yards. Brotherton also punted eight times for Mena with a 36.5 yard average, with a long punt covering 50 yards. Brotherton has already received his first Division One college football scholarship offer from the University of Memphis.
Ouachita National Forest Announces 2019 Fee Increase Recreation Use fees across the Ouachita National Forest are increasing in 2019 to help continue operation and maintenance of existing facilities. In May, Ouachita National Forest conducted public outreach, receiving comments on the fee proposals. The comments received were taken into consideration when presenting the proposals to the Southern Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee as part of their review in August. In October, an increase in use fees was approved by the Regional Forester based on recommendations by the committee. Use fees have remained the same since 2004 throughout the forest in Arkansas and Oklahoma. The fee changes are being implemented under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement
Act, where up to 95 percent of the fees collected on sites are returned to the Forest for operating and enhancement costs. “The recreation fees we collect are essential to the Forest Recreation Program to ensure outdoor recreation opportunities for the visiting public remain available, safe, and well maintained,” said Chris Ham, Ouachita National Forest Planning and Recreation Team Leader. “Use fees collected have enabled the Forest to continue providing these facilities for the visiting public to enjoy and experience the Forest’s developed recreation opportunities.” For more information on the recreation areas affected and when fees will take effect, visit the recreation pages of the Ouachita National Forest website: www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/ouachita/home/
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