Pikes Peak Marathon

On Saturday, my day was peppered with people along the trail, some of whom were long time friends, some new acquaintances and some complete strangers who cheered, rallied, cajoled and […]
My Pikes Peak Ascent Initiation- 2015

Once again Team Arkansas Outside ventured Outside Arkansas to spend time in Colorado. Last summer our trip to Colorado meant seeing ex-patriate Arkansas friends, hiking and mountain biking. This year […]
Summer’s End – 5 Things to do before Labor Day

1. Camp on the cool shores of the White River at Bulls Shoals/White Rivers State Park. Fill the days with hiking, paddling, some of the best fishing in the state, […]
Another Full mOOn Rising

It’s 5 a.m., instead of being in a hammock at a campsite per the original plan, I’ve been in a soft comfortable bed in an air conditioned house for 4 […]
New Kids on the Trail

It’s not hard to find barely used mountain bikes purchased by folks who know they want to get off-road, but then can’t find places to ride that don’t leave them […]
Summer is Coming
I was wearing jeans and a sweater on May 22nd, and that isn’t surprising. After all, springtime temperatures can be unpredictable. A mere three weeks later and we have entered […]
Better Together
Arkansas Outside doesn’t usually cover social events, but this weekend we attended what could be considered the social event of the season. The nuptials were planned for Saturday night. The couple […]
Gran Fondo: Italian for Will Ride for Food

Gran Fondo loosely translates to long distance or big ride or something like that, but considering my experience is limited to two years of the Little Rock Gran Fondo, I say […]
Rock N Stroll Temper Tantrum

As I was wandering around the Heifer International parking lot before the start of the annual Riverfest Rock-N-Stroll 5K, race organizer Katie Eisenhower appeared with a guitar in her hand. […]
Cyclofemme

As I write these words, it has been five days since I met forty-seven women, a gaggle of kids, and a batch of manbassadors at Murray Park to ride the […]