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There be dragons here

UPDATE: For 2015, the Dragon Boat Races will be at a new venue – More information. Last weekend I fully expected to go do a little mountain biking on a

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Water, water….everywhere

Looks like a good time for a float… Shortly after the Whitewater Canoe & Kayak School on the Mulberry River a few weeks ago, several intrepid kayakers and open boaters

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Happy Family (Photo by David Gilson)

Wet and Wild Wedding

Editor’s Note: To get the background on this wonderful story, check out Ginger’s first story for Arkansas Outside – Paddles and Proposals. It was all I wished for and more.

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Winter Floating in Arkansas

The rains of early January have given way to some great floats around the state this Winter. Here is some nice video that Laramy Ridley shared with us of Snow

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Happy Canoe Year!

Arriving at the Pinnacle Mountain parking lot, we found ourselves in an anthill of activity as boats were toted down from the trucks and shuttles were being set at the

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Moonlight on the Mississippi

I find peace on the water. There is a stillness in my soul as I slice a paddle through the smooth glassy surface of the water. My spirit is tranquil

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Paddles and Proposals

Something wonderful happened out on the Cossatot River this weekend. We often write about the family that is formed by those of us who appreciate and enjoy being active outdoors.

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Chilly Water

We’ve found ourselves in fall’s chilly march toward winter.   Warm weather sports are over for the year. Fortunately for the paddlers of Arkansas, kayaking and canoeing is not a

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Wet, Wild and Wonderful

Spending time with people who are in to and excited by outdoor recreation is a pleasure. Rarely is there boring talk of what’s on television or what someone said did

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Waiting on the dock.

Rediscovering The Stoke

A few months ago, I wrote an article for Arkansas Outside called, The Stoke. Over the course of the summer, I found myself searching for my own. Call it the

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