Picture this: scaling a sheer rock face with breathtaking views of the Arkansas River, the State Capitol, and the iconic Big Dam Bridge in the background. Sounds like a dream,
Mount Magazine State Park Among Grantees Seven climbing areas across the United States will soon receive new, modern hardware thanks to Access Fund’s annual Anchor Replacement Fund grant program. This
The last weekend of September is set to be the busiest of the year for events celebrating the state’s natural beauty and diverse recreational opportunities. From an inclusive mountain bike
Andrew Blann, a climber from Fayetteville, Arkansas, has been acknowledged by the Access Fund, a national non-profit organization dedicated to preserving climbing areas and access for climbers, for his outstanding
Twenty-five years ago, I took my son David, who was still in grade school, to an introduction to climbing program at Sam’s Throne in the Ozark Mountains. Little Rock Parks
Last week, information and links to proposals to manage climbing access in Wilderness Areas controlled by the National Park Service and US Forest Service were posted on ArkansasOutside.com. Since then
WASHINGTON, November 16, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service (NPS) are seeking public input on proposed guidance that
You may have heard of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) which has worked for years to develop interscholastic mountain biking programs for student-athletes across the United States. Now the
Arkansas Outside note: Mountain biking can be a gateway to more diverse outdoor activities in Arkansas. Rock climbing, paddling, backpacking, hiking, and trail running are all exciting participatory sports that
The Arkansas Climbers Coalition, Northwest Arkansas Trailblazers, and the Access Fund Conservation Team have partnered on a project in Northwest Arkansas that will create access to a rock climbing area