Hot Springs Launches Birding Festival of the South, Calls for Community Input
Hot Springs is adding a major new event to Arkansas’s outdoor festival calendar with the launch of the Birding Festival of the South, scheduled for October 8 through 10, 2026 […]
Santa Goes Full Strava: Reindeer Rest, Elves Lace Up
This year, Santa’s ditched the sleigh and given the reindeer some much-needed PTO. After decades of indulging in eggnog, fruitcake, sugar cookies, and that stint moonlighting as a certain soda […]
From Balance Bikes to Paved Trails, Getting Kids Rolling in Arkansas
Introducing children to the outdoors can begin with something simple and powerful, a bike. I’m not talking about any bike, but a balance bike, one without pedals. These bikes allow […]
Arkansaw High Country Race to Launch from Bentonville in 2026
Bentonville, known as the Mountain Biking Capital of the World, is set to host the starting line of the grueling Arkansas High Country Race (ARHC) in 2026 and 2027. This […]
Where to Play Outside in Arkansas This Weekend
Arkansas offers a full slate of outdoor events heading into the middle of December, providing runners, cyclists, hikers, and families with numerous opportunities to get outside. Whether you want to […]
Backpacking Without a Shuttle in the Ozarks
Arkansas is home to some remarkable long trails, including the Ozark Highlands Trail, the Ouachita National Recreation Trail, and the Buffalo River Trail. These routes offer extensive point to point […]
Oaklawn Foundation Grant Will Fuel Major Expansion at Northwoods Trails in Hot Springs
Northwoods Trails in Hot Springs will soon grow larger and more versatile thanks to a generous $350,000 grant from The Oaklawn Foundation. The funding will support significant trail expansion, new […]
Blanchard Springs Caverns Set to Become Arkansas’s 53rd State Park
Blanchard Springs Caverns features striking cave formations and has been a popular tourist destination for decades. Memorandum Kickstarts State Park Designation Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Arkansas Department of Parks, […]
E-Motorcycles Stir Restrictions on Arkansas Trails
A growing class of high-performance electric two-wheelers, often exemplified by the Sur-Ron Light Bee, is prompting officials and trail stewards in Arkansas to draw a hard line on where these […]
Holiday Bike Shopping Guide, Why Local Bike Shops Still Beat Big Box Stores
The holiday shopping season is here, which means a lot of people are wandering the aisles looking for that perfect new bike for their kids, spouse, or maybe even themselves. […]