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Arkansas MTB Madness Bracket Crowns 2025 Champion
In a month-long celebration of Arkansas’ ever-expanding mountain biking scene, trail users from across the state once again crowned Northwoods Trails in Hot Springs as the best mountain bike trail

USACE Little Rock Water Level App Returns with Enhanced Features
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, has rereleased the USACE Little Rock
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Arkansas MTB Madness Bracket Crowns 2025 Champion
In a month-long celebration of Arkansas’ ever-expanding mountain biking scene, trail users from across the state once again crowned Northwoods Trails in Hot Springs as the best mountain bike trail system in Arkansas. The online contest, styled after NCAA basketball’s March Madness and hosted by ArkansasOutside.com, returned for its fifth year and featured 32 trail systems from every corner of the state. Over four weeks, thousands of voters narrowed the field through head-to-head matchups, culminating in a final showdown between Northwoods/Cedar Glades and International Mountain Bicycling Association EPIC, Lake Ouachita Vista Trail. Northwoods, operated by the Hot Springs Advertising and

Arkansas MTB Madness Bracket Crowns 2025 Champion
In a month-long celebration of Arkansas’ ever-expanding mountain biking scene, trail users from across the state once again crowned Northwoods Trails in Hot Springs as the best mountain bike trail system in Arkansas. The online contest, styled after NCAA basketball’s March Madness and hosted by ArkansasOutside.com, returned for its fifth year and featured 32 trail systems from every corner of the state. Over four weeks, thousands of voters narrowed the field through head-to-head matchups, culminating in a final showdown between Northwoods/Cedar Glades and International Mountain Bicycling Association EPIC, Lake Ouachita Vista Trail. Northwoods, operated by the Hot Springs Advertising and

Pulaski County Opens First Phase of the Southwest Trail
New four-mile stretch of regional trail marks beginning of 65-mile corridor connecting Little Rock to Hot Springs LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 15, 2025) – Pulaski County officials, trail advocates, and

Local Runners Dominate Ouachita Trail 50 Races
Little Rock, AR – Under skies likely typical for an Arkansas spring day, runners tackled the challenging and scenic Ouachita Trail 50 this past Saturday, April 12, 2025. The event,

Pulaski County Opens First Phase of the Southwest Trail
New four-mile stretch of regional trail marks beginning of 65-mile corridor connecting Little Rock to Hot Springs LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 15, 2025) – Pulaski County officials, trail advocates, and

Local Runners Dominate Ouachita Trail 50 Races
Little Rock, AR – Under skies likely typical for an Arkansas spring day, runners tackled the challenging and scenic Ouachita Trail 50 this past Saturday, April 12, 2025. The event,
Climbing

Big Rock Quarry Climbing Project Moves Forward: Route Development Begins!
Exciting news for Arkansas climbers! The Big Rock Quarry climbing development is officially underway, with the Arkansas Climbers Coalition (ACC) beginning the route development process in North Little Rock. This

Conquer the Cliffs: Arkansas Rock Climbing Hotspots This Spring
As the temperatures rise and the days lengthen, spring is the ideal season to visit Arkansas rock climbing hotspots. From towering sandstone crags to breathtaking bluffs, the Natural State offers

Arkansas to Host First-Ever State Championships for Scholastic Climbing
Student climbers from across Arkansas will gather on February 15, 2025, for the first Arkansas State Championships of the American Scholastic Climbing League (ASCL). Hosted at Climb Bentonville, the competition
Hiking & Backpacking

Pinnacle Mountain State Park Expands Accessibility with Trackchairs
Pinnacle Mountain State Park is taking a major step toward inclusivity by introducing all-terrain Trackchairs. These wheelchairs allow visitors with mobility challenges to explore the park’s trails like never before.

Tornado Recovery Efforts Continue at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area
In May 2024, tornadoes caused significant damage across Northwest Arkansas, impacting both personal and public property. Among the hardest-hit areas was Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, located on the south shore

Where did this Peanut Butter Come From?
Understanding the Freeze-Thaw Cycle: How Arkansas Winters Impact Trails Arkansas winters are known for their unpredictability. A morning may begin with temperatures below freezing, only to warm into the 50s
Paddling

Paddlers Gear Up for Spring Adventures on Five Arkansas Rivers
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — As spring approaches and water levels rise, paddlers across Arkansas are preparing to hit the state’s top rivers for a season of adventure. From gentle


Arkansas School of Whitewater Paddling Set for May 2025
The Arkansas Canoe Club (ACC) has announced the return of its annual School of Whitewater Paddling, scheduled for May 2-4, 2025, on the Mulberry River. The event aims to educate

Remembering the Six Bridges Regatta: A Look Back at 2014
Weekends are usually reserved for outdoor adventures, stepping away from the Arkansas Outside worldwide headquarters to explore The Natural State. However, this weekend, we took a different route—sorting through over