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The Mad Dash to be Outside!

We have had a lot of spring-like weather lately and the really good news is that it’s been landing on the weekends. The only problem is, I’m not physically ready

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A wonderful Christmas dinner in an Arkansas State Park cabin!

The Tradition Continues!

Several years ago my wife and I started a tradition of getting away from all the craziness on Christmas morning and going for a hike. For a couple of years

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One of two zip-lines on course three.

A Great Big Holiday Weekend!

As usual, we had plenty of things to do outdoors in the Natural State this weekend. I know in Little Rock Arkansas Cycling & Fitness sponsored a cyclocross race in Kanis

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Ouachita Trail Sign

Party preparations, snow, work and other commitments kept Lisa and I inside or otherwise busy for the past week. Saturday, a few hours before the party we had been planning,

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Side Trips

My job comes with perks. For example, yesterday I had to attend a meeting at The Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. This is the off season

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Pedestal Rocks Part II

Well the Eureka Springs trip was great and you can read more about it on Lisa’s Blog. Of course, I’m all about the hikes so I made sure that we

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