More Ways to Play Outside!

We have a lot of events listed on our calendar of events, mostly very active stuff like runs, rides and floats but we can’t have everything. Arkansas State Parks has over […]

Northwoods Trails

Cross Winds Follow-up

The results are in for the 2012 Cross Winds Classic Road Bike Race. I posted my story on the race this past weekend but wanted to follow up with more […]

They’re Back!

A couple of weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to attend the International Mountain Biking Association Workshop at Devil’s Den State Park (link to story). This past weekend another Trail […]

Firecracker 5K

2012 Cross Winds Classic

Sometimes I get in over my head. I always feel that I can step up to do stuff that I may be under-prepared for. The Cross Winds Classic Road Bike […]

Major

Marshall "Major" Taylor

Last night I attended a local high school production at the Clinton Presidential Library commemorating the Negro Baseball Leagues and integration in Major League Baseball. It was a nice tribute […]

Hex Carbon Repair

You Might Need a Helmet Sir…

…yes, that’s what she said as I prepared for my first attempt at bike polo. Late Tuesday afternoon I received a Facebook notification that at 7 p.m. folks would be meeting at MacArthur […]

Outside Happenings (Week of Feb 20, 2012)

It seems like it’s been a busier than normal winter for outside fun this year. The warm temperatures seem to be helping but it’s also the slate of great events going on. Here […]

2012 American Mountain Bike Challenge

The 2012 American Mountain Bike Challenge (AMBC) dates and venues was announced by USA Cycling on Thursday. Check out July 13-15! The Eureka Springs Fat Tire Festival (site not updated yet) […]

Support the Recreational Trails Program (RTP)

(Opinion by site owner Joe Jacobs) I love trails, all kinds of trails. Everything from the rugged boulder ladden East Summit Trail at Pinnacle Mountain State Park to the smooth pavement […]

Withdrawal is an Ugly Thing

It’s been about a month since the last cyclocross event around here. This is for those of you who are jonesin’ for a little mud, gears, rain, cold, fun…