Bicycling Provides $137 Million in Economic Benefits to Northwest Arkansas | The Walton Family Foundation

We have been anticipating the release of an economic impact study on the effects of bicycling on Northwest Arkansas. The results are impressive. This is an overview article with links […]
It’s in the Dirt! Bacteria in soil may make us happier, smarter « Therapeutic Landscapes Network

I’m not much for gardening, I’m not sure what it is, maybe the years as a kid trying to make movie money by mowing lawns or pulling weeds or raking […]
A lifetime of regular exercise slows down aging, study finds — ScienceDaily

A group of older people who have exercised all of their lives, were compared to a group of similarly aged adults and younger adults who do not exercise regularly. The […]
War Eagle Loop at Hobbs Reopens

(From Media Release) War Eagle Loop of Hobbs State Park Multi-Use Trail to Reopen This Friday Hikers, bikers, and equestrians will be happy to know that after 8 months of […]
IMBA to Host its First-ever Women’s Mountain Bike Summit

IMBA UPRISING aims to connect female leaders in mountain biking in Bentonville, Arkansas (From Media Release) The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) will host the first-ever IMBA UPRISING event to […]
The Latest Plogging Fitness Craze Could Help Clean Up Cities – CityLab

We know that many outdoor enthusiasts around Arkansas are willing to stop and pick up some trash while enjoying their time outside. We know of many who go out to […]
A New Program to Receive Grants for Trails

Big things continue to come to Arkansas in the package of mountain biking. The International Mountain Bicycling Association is now partnering with the Walton Family Foundation and Visit Bentonville. This […]
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 […]



