Bentonville: Where Bikes Boost the Bottom Line – Outdoor Industry Association
More evidence of the economic impact of trails and mountain biking on local communities. It’s not just about bikes boosting the bottom line, It’s about access to wild places, recreation, […]
The Arkansas High Country Route
Just before Thanksgiving last year, I had the opportunity to ride a section of what will eventually be The Arkansas High Country Route with Chuck Campbell who initiated the talks […]
We Can All Use A Boost
When we are out and about in the Arkansas Outside Mobile Office, a Toyota Tacoma tricked out for adventure, we often find ourselves in areas with weak or non-existent cell […]
Govt Data: Americans Love Outdoor Recreation – Outdoor Industry Association
Last year, the Outdoor Industry Association put out data on the economic impact of outdoor recreation in Arkansas. The numbers came in like this; 96,000 Direct Jobs, $9.7 BILLION In Consumer Spending, […]
Top 10 Things to Do in Arkansas | National Geographic Travel
Sometimes media sources from outside the state get it totally wrong. Not this time. In this National Geographic Travel list of top 10 things to do in Arkansas, written in […]
Fort Smith Approves Park Funding | Times Record
Great news for Fort Smith and the region. A Skate and Bike Park along the river. Talk Business and Politics has a great article from last Fall on how this […]
Winning Means Showing Up | Bike
Local trail advocate Bruce Alt, first chair of Central Arkansas Trail Alliance and former Vice President of Government Relations for the International Mountain Bicycling Association spells out what it takes to […]
Is there a difference between running outside and on a treadmill? | Science Questions | Naked Scientists
Something to think about when you feel the Winter weather is forcing you to the treadmill for your daily run. Chris Smith asked sport scientists Dan Gordon whether you get […]
Your Spring Break guide to the Buffalo National River | Travel Arkansas Blog
Jill Rohrback with the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism has put together a quick guide for enjoying the Buffalo National River on this upcoming spring break. Of course, much […]
The 5 Best MTB Trails Built in Arkansas in the Last 5 Years – Singletracks Mountain Bike News
From an outsiders view, here are the best trails built or with major additions in the past 5 years. We’re betting it will be a totally different list 5 years […]