Arkansas Governor Announces Sharper State Focus On Outdoor Recreation And Expansion Of Outdoor Areas

Governor Hutchinson announced today an initiative to focus more of the state’s tourism effort on outdoor recreation.

By executive order, he directed the creation of the Office of Outdoor Recreation in the state Departments of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. It will use existing positions and state funding to coordinate investments in and marketing outdoor activities. A search will be conducted to fill the leadership of the office.

He also will name an advisory board. He said there’s great potential for growth in outdoor activities, a boon to the economy.

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