The 25 Best Runs in the World Right Now | Outside Online

Here is an article from Outside Magazine that features some of the best trail runs in the world right now. They give a local trail a shout out. The world […]
Come for a Job, Stay for the Trails. Using Mountain Biking to Lure Great Employees – Singletracks Mountain Bike News

It’s no secret that mountain bikers will travel far to ride great trails. We’ve covered this thoroughly. Towns build trails, mountain bikers travel to towns, ride trails, buy lots of beer and […]
Arkansans Support Clean Water

The Nature Conservancy in Arkansas recently conducted a statewide poll of likely voters to better understand conservation interests and priorities. Protection of drinking water sources and conservation of fish and […]
Bicycling in Arkansas – 40 Years Ago – Part 3

Week three of our trip down memory lane to 1978 includes the first day of Spring. We couldn’t think of a better time to introduce you to weather averages in […]
Bicycling in Arkansas – 40 Years Ago – Part 2

Get caught up: Part 1 of the Series On to Part 2 There is still a great deal of relevance to this 40-year-old map/guide. First, a bike is still a bike, two wheels, […]
President Signs Bill Permanently Reauthorizing LWCF

This is a follow-up to an article we ran last September. (from media release) In a historic victory for public lands and close to home recreation, the Land and Water […]
Get a Dream Spot for Outdoor Recreation

Bella Vista, Arkansas is home to some of the best mountain bike trails in the country. The Back 40 Trail System currently supports national events like the OZ Off-Road Ride. […]
Bicycling in Arkansas – Let’s Go Back 40 Years – Part 1

My offices at Arkansas State Parks have been going through a bit of upheaval recently. Things change over time and new positions are created, people take on new tasks, and sometimes […]
The 2019 Arkansas Cycling Guide

It’s been 10 years since: Barack Obama became President, Circuit City Stores shut down (important because I spent 7 years there as a manager wearing the red jacket), Michael Jackson […]
This Climbing Film Will Not Win An Oscar…

…but it’s a winner in our hearts. Even if you didn’t watch the Oscars last night if you’re an outdoor person you’ve probably heard that “Free Solo” won the documentary […]



