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To Hell and Back Again: A Climber’s Tale
Editor’s Note: This story is part of our #ThrowbackThursday series, revisiting memorable adventures from the Arkansas Outside archives. Originally published in 2014, this firsthand account captures Cris Slaymaker’s experience competing
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To Hell and Back Again: A Climber’s Tale
Editor’s Note: This story is part of our #ThrowbackThursday series, revisiting memorable adventures from the Arkansas Outside archives. Originally published in 2014, this firsthand account captures Cris Slaymaker’s experience competing in and volunteering at one of the country’s most legendary climbing events, 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. While the story reflects the event as it was more than a decade ago, the spirit of endurance, camaraderie, and organized chaos remains the same. If you’re interested in attending or competing in the 2026 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell, visit the official event website at 24 Hours of
To Hell and Back Again: A Climber’s Tale
Editor’s Note: This story is part of our #ThrowbackThursday series, revisiting memorable adventures from the Arkansas Outside archives. Originally published in 2014, this firsthand account captures Cris Slaymaker’s experience competing in and volunteering at one of the country’s most legendary climbing events, 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. While the story reflects the event as it was more than a decade ago, the spirit of endurance, camaraderie, and organized chaos remains the same. If you’re interested in attending or competing in the 2026 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell, visit the official event website at 24 Hours of
Lake Chicot State Park Unveils Major Upgrades, Invites Public to Celebrate
Arkansas’ largest natural lake has long been a destination for anglers, campers, birders, and families looking to experience the unique landscapes of the Mississippi Delta. Now, visitors to Lake Chicot
Arkansas Weekend Adventure Escapes: Five Basecamps for an Active Getaway
Sometimes the best adventure doesn’t require taking a week off work. Arkansas is filled with destinations where you can leave Friday afternoon, spend two days immersed in trails, rivers, great
Lake Chicot State Park Unveils Major Upgrades, Invites Public to Celebrate
Arkansas’ largest natural lake has long been a destination for anglers, campers, birders, and families looking to experience the unique landscapes of the Mississippi Delta. Now, visitors to Lake Chicot
Arkansas Weekend Adventure Escapes: Five Basecamps for an Active Getaway
Sometimes the best adventure doesn’t require taking a week off work. Arkansas is filled with destinations where you can leave Friday afternoon, spend two days immersed in trails, rivers, great
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To Hell and Back Again: A Climber’s Tale
Editor’s Note: This story is part of our #ThrowbackThursday series, revisiting memorable adventures from the Arkansas Outside archives. Originally published in 2014, this firsthand account captures Cris Slaymaker’s experience competing
Forest Service Proposes First National Climbing Policy for Federal Lands
For decades, rock climbing on federal lands has been managed through a patchwork of local plans, forest-specific guidance, and agency interpretations of existing laws. Now, the U.S. Forest Service is
5th Annual Arkansas Climbers Festival Returns to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in 2026
The 5th Annual Arkansas Climbers Festival returns to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Jasper from Friday, March 27, through Sunday, March 29, 2026. This three-day celebration of climbing culture brings together
Hiking & Backpacking
Get Out There: Enjoying Arkansas Summers Without the Itch
Arkansas is a paradise for outdoor lovers in the summer. From the misty peaks of the Ozark Mountains to the forests of the Ouachita National Forest, from the clear waters
How to Protect Your Dog from Summer Heat on Outdoor Adventures in Arkansas
With another scorching Arkansas summer underway, the trails, rivers, and parks of the Natural State are calling. If you are bringing your dog along, a little preparation goes a long
Bear Aware in Arkansas: How to Avoid Bear Encounters While Hiking and Camping in Bear Country
Arkansas earned the nickname The Bear State long before it became known as The Natural State, and today that nickname once again fits. After black bears were nearly wiped out
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Throwback Thursday: Paddling the Maumelle River and Lake Maumelle: A Peaceful Kayak Adventure Near Little Rock
Originally published in 2012. Updated for 2026. Just a short drive west of Little Rock, the Maumelle River offers one of Central Arkansas’ most peaceful paddling experiences. Flowing into Lake
WOKA Whitewater Park Hosts National Youth Development Camp as Region Eyes Olympic Future
WATTS, Okla. Some of North America’s most promising young paddlers will converge on the Arkansas and Oklahoma border this week as WOKA Whitewater Park, operated by the Grand River Dam
Remmel Dam Recreational Releases Resume Just in Time for the Fourth of July
After weeks of suspended flows during one of the region’s driest stretches in recent memory, paddlers and tubers finally have something to celebrate heading into the holiday weekend: recreational water
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