The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace

Kingston, AR - November 5: Camping at Hawksbill Crag/Whitaker Point in Kingston, AR on November 5, 2022. (Photo by Will Newton/ADPHT)

(Article originally written by Linnea Harris for EcoWatch reprinted with permission) What does it mean to “leave no trace?” When heading out into nature, it’s important to abide by the […]

Bentonville Bike Festival 2026
Northwoods Trails

Gravel Grinding in Central Arkansas

Delta Gravel

It’s been called one of the fastest-growing segments of cycling. It’s also the original way to ride a bike. In the late 1800s, it was just called bicycling. Riding gravel […]

Firecracker 5K

The #OptOutside Thing

Camping at night

Back in the early 1980s, I was traveling the world, having adventures, I was a member of the United States Navy. A friend started me hiking and backpacking and to […]

Go Green This Friday

State Park Activities

Opt-Outside and Spend ‘Green Friday’ in an Arkansas State Park Start a new tradition! Instead of stressing out about finding a good deal on “Black Friday,” why not take the […]

A Very Special Place – Saved

Buffalo National River

“This is opportunity for Arkansas, opportunity to become a leading state in a field in which she is best suited, the field of outdoor recreation based on the bountiful gift […]

Top Ten Arkansas Adventure Towns

Centennial Park Fayetteville, Arkansas

We asked our readers what three adventure towns are their favorites. The last time we did this was over 5 years ago and it turned into a popular post. The […]