Let’s Make Some Noise
The nights are cooler, cold fronts are starting to come through the Natural State bringing rain and cloudy days. For some it’s time to head inside and take refuge from […]
You’ll need an umbrella and….
We are counting down the days to the start of the Arkansas Super-Prestige Cyclocross Series. Make sure to mark your social calendar for one of the greatest sports series happening […]
Big Dam Bridge 100 – 2012 Edition
The first Big Dam Bridge 100 took place in 2006, shortly after the official opening of the bridge. Since then I have participated in the 100-miler and the 68-miler. I […]
Back to Rendezvous
(See Part One of this Story) After a few hours in Little Rock we were ready to get back to our friends at the 19th Annual Arkansas Canoe Club Rendezvous. As we […]
Do You Rendezvous?
…well, you should. We don’t have a lot of canoe and kayak events on the Arkansas Outside calendar for good reason. By default, denizens of the lakes and rivers of […]
Battered by the Gauntlet
The team that once conquered the Warrior Dash was back together to make an attempt at conquering the Gauntlet. These mud filled, obstacle course races seem to be multiplying rapidly […]
The State of Playing Outdoors
Our friends at Active Junky shared this infographic with us today. We are big fans of outdoor recreation around here. Arkansas is a diverse environment with wetlands, caves, mountains, scenic […]
Mud, Muck and Mayhem at…
…the 24th Annual Northwest Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships. When people visit Devil’s Den State Park, most think of three eras of history, the geologic history that created such a unique […]
Bear Food at Slaughter Pen Jam
“Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes, well, he eats you.” – The Stranger, The Big Lebowski I was reminded of the above quote the night before the 2012 Slaughter […]
Slaughter Pen Jam 2012
We arrived in Northwest Arkansas for the latest race in the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series early Friday evening, just as the heavens were about to open up. The weather forecasters […]