Winterize Your Workout
(Article originally published in 2012) On a chilly morning last week, the workout of the day at the gym was a circuit including running outside. It was a small crew […]
Last Trail Before the Veil
My backpacking partner Tina and I have enjoyed spectacular displays of nature in our 113 miles of section hiking the Ozark Highlands Trail together. The available mileage, and in some […]
Is she in this race? Ironman Hawaii – 1979
(This article first ran in Arkansas Outside on March 14, 2012) “That morning 15 people, including a woman, had ignored the boundaries of sanity and started the contest.” Barry McDermott […]
A Woman, Two Wheels and a Wager
(This article first appeared in Arkansas Outside on March 7, 2012) In the summer of 1894, a young wife and mother with no prior experience riding a bicycle set […]
Relaxing Masquerading as Racing
How to turn a race into a mini vacation In Arkansas, between the end of Fall and the first signs of Spring, is a favored time for endurance running events. […]
Spirit of Syllamo
The header on the Syllamo Events webpage includes this invitation “Welcome to our playground!” Playground indeed. For any outdoor adventurer, the Sylamore Ranger District in the Ozark Mountain National Forest […]
Ten Years of Running Around in Circles – Race the Base 2022
This year we could celebrate the 10th Annual running of Race the Base at Pinnacle Mountain State Park if not for the interruption of 2020. We’re going to call it […]
Sleeping Under the Stars: Overnight Hikes in Arkansas
If you’re dreaming of getting outside when the weather warms, why not dream of sleeping under the stars on an overnight or multi-day hike. There are plenty of trails in […]
Elevate Your Weekend at Mount Nebo
Nebo is a little sky island paradise that has something for everyone. If you want to chill at the campground, go swimming, and take an easy hike, you can do […]
Section Hiking the Ozark Highlands Trail: Arbaugh to Ozone – Part 3
This is part 3 of a series on section hiking the Ozark Highlands Trails. For more on this adventure see Part 1 and Part 2. Time can be a barrier […]
