In July, Arkansas Rural Recreational Roads unveiled “Respect Rural Roads” signage in Bentonville.
Arkansas Rural Recreational Roads (R3) is an initiative to identify and designate rural roads as recreational opportunities across the state. The signs, which encourage visitors and locals to “Respect Rural Roads,” promote safety on rural and gravel roads for all users while driving awareness and respect between those recreating and living and working in rural communities.
Arkansas R3 was launched as a pilot program in Benton County by OZ brands, the Arkansas Farm Bureau, the University of Arkansas Division of Agricultural Research and Extension Office, 4H, Rule of 3, Visit Bentonville and others.
The group’s website, arkansasr3.com, provides a toolkit for other cities and counties interesting in joining the program.
For cyclists, there are several gravel ride routes available on the website for Bentonville, Gravette, Siloam Springs and Pea Ridge.