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Kayak paddling clinic with ACA certified instructors

Lake Nixon 18500 Cooper Orbit Rd, Little Rock, AR, United States

Are you new to kayaking or want to try it? Maybe you've never had any actual instruction? This is a great, controlled environment (vs moving water) to get comfortable in a kayak and learn basic paddling strokes. Bring your kayak or borrow one from a friend (no gear will be provided) and spend Tuesday evening, […]

Kayak paddling clinic with ACA certified instructors

Lake Nixon 18500 Cooper Orbit Rd, Little Rock, AR, United States

Are you new to kayaking or want to try it? Maybe you've never had any actual instruction? This is a great, controlled environment (vs moving water) to get comfortable in a kayak and learn basic paddling strokes. Bring your kayak or borrow one from a friend (no gear will be provided) and spend Tuesday evening, […]

Mount Nebo Chicken Fry 10K

Rock Street Rock St., Dardanelle, AR, United States

Start beside the Dollar General in Dardanelle,AR and wind your way up and around the beautiful Mt. Nebo. Nice easy 6 miles up one of the prettiest Mountains in Arkansas.  Register early online for 25.00, Race day registration at 6a.m. is 30.00. Tshirts and FINISHER MEDALS!! Walkers will start at 630am.  Race day registration for […]

Mount Nebo Chicken Fry 10K

Rock Street Rock St., Dardanelle, AR, United States

Start beside the Dollar General in Dardanelle,AR and wind your way up and around the beautiful Mt. Nebo. Nice easy 6 miles up one of the prettiest Mountains in Arkansas.  Register early online for 25.00, Race day registration at 6a.m. is 30.00. Tshirts and FINISHER MEDALS!! Walkers will start at 630am.  Race day registration for […]

Event Series Arkansas Ultra Trail Series

Scorchin’ Squirrel Trail Run

Ferncliff 1720 Ferncliff Rd, Little Rock, AR, United States

The Scorching’ Squirrel is a trail race through Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center’s 1200 acres located just 10 miles west of Little Rock.  There are 4 distance options: a 10k (1 loop), 11.5 mile (2 loops), 15.5 mile (3 loops) or 19.5 mile (4 loops). All distances are approximate.  Each loop passes through 1 full […]

Scorchin’ Squirrel Trail Run

Ferncliff 1720 Ferncliff Rd, Little Rock, AR, United States

The Scorching’ Squirrel is a trail race through Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center’s 1200 acres located just 10 miles west of Little Rock.  There are 4 distance options: a 10k (1 loop), 11.5 mile (2 loops), 15.5 mile (3 loops) or 19.5 mile (4 loops). All distances are approximate.  Each loop passes through 1 full […]

NWA Bike-a-Palooza

Shiloh Square 106 W Emma Ave, Springdale, AR, United States

Every Bike-a-Palooza entry helps get a kid a bike! Every rider is invited to celebrate starting at 11:30am with food, drink, DJ, and vendors after their ride. These rides are “No Frills” and SAG is largely a phone-a-friend situation. No Refunds, Rain or Shine - We will move forward in some fashion to support our […]

NWA Bike-a-Palooza

Shiloh Square 106 W Emma Ave, Springdale, AR, United States

Every Bike-a-Palooza entry helps get a kid a bike! Every rider is invited to celebrate starting at 11:30am with food, drink, DJ, and vendors after their ride. These rides are “No Frills” and SAG is largely a phone-a-friend situation. No Refunds, Rain or Shine - We will move forward in some fashion to support our […]

Arkansas State Time Trial Championships 2023

Downtown Mountainburg 129 Hwy 71 SE,, Mountainburg, AR, United States

Championship Jerseys will be provided to winners of Championship events at no cost. Winners of non-Championship events will earn a crisp high five or hug. Hugs and high fives will also be available to winners of Championship events and all other participants on request! Registration will open on bikereg.com on June 1, 2023. The 6.66 […]

Arkansas State Time Trial Championships 2023

Downtown Mountainburg 129 Hwy 71 SE,, Mountainburg, AR, United States

Championship Jerseys will be provided to winners of Championship events at no cost. Winners of non-Championship events will earn a crisp high five or hug. Hugs and high fives will also be available to winners of Championship events and all other participants on request! Registration will open on bikereg.com on June 1, 2023. The 6.66 […]

Wilderness First Aid and CPR Weekend Workshop

Ozark Natural Science Center 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR, United States

About the Event Join instructor Tom Burroughs for a weekend workshop and depart with backcountry medical care skills plus a 3-year Wilderness First Aid certification and a 2-year CPR certification.   Workshop Schedule: Saturday, August 26: 8am - 5:30pm  - Wilderness First Aid training Saturday, August 26: 6:30-9:30pm - CPR training Sunday, August 27: 8am […]

Wilderness First Aid and CPR Weekend Workshop

Ozark Natural Science Center 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR, United States

About the Event Join instructor Tom Burroughs for a weekend workshop and depart with backcountry medical care skills plus a 3-year Wilderness First Aid certification and a 2-year CPR certification.   Workshop Schedule: Saturday, August 26: 8am - 5:30pm  - Wilderness First Aid training Saturday, August 26: 6:30-9:30pm - CPR training Sunday, August 27: 8am […]

Coler Roller

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, United States

No other information available.

Coler Roller

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, United States

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Star Party at Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Pinnacle Mountain State Park 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

Join CAAS on Saturday August 26th at the Pinnacle Mountain State Park Visitor Center for a free public star party. We CAASiopeians will set up scopes from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM to share our passion for the night sky with you! Bring your kids, if you don’t have any, bring your parents, but be […]

Star Party at Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Pinnacle Mountain State Park 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

Join CAAS on Saturday August 26th at the Pinnacle Mountain State Park Visitor Center for a free public star party. We CAASiopeians will set up scopes from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM to share our passion for the night sky with you! Bring your kids, if you don’t have any, bring your parents, but be […]

Mount Nebo Trail Run

Mount Nebo State Park 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR, United States

Miscellaneous Information: Distance: 14 miles (approximate) Starts at 7:00 am from the top of Mt. Nebo, in the parking lot near the pool and camping area. Mt. Nebo is about three miles west of Dardanelle on Hwy 155. There is no entry fee. There may be some form of receptacle into which a donation would […]

Event Series Arkansas Ultra Trail Series

Mount Nebo Trail Run

Mount Nebo State Park 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR, United States

Miscellaneous Information: Distance: 14 miles (approximate) Starts at 7:00 am from the top of Mt. Nebo, in the parking lot near the pool and camping area. Mt. Nebo is about three miles west of Dardanelle on Hwy 155. There is no entry fee. There may be some form of receptacle into which a donation would […]

Trail Day and BBQ

The Passion Play Trails 935 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs, AR, United States

CC Riders and Eureka Springs Mtn Bike Team is hosting a trail grooming afternoon at Great Passion Play. Trail work from 4-6pm with a BBQ afterwards, courtesy of Carrol County Ozark Off Road Cyclists. Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chips and Drinks will be provided. Veggie burger option available. Hiker, walker, trail runner…? Come join us and […]

Trail Day and BBQ

The Passion Play Trails 935 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs, AR, United States

CC Riders and Eureka Springs Mtn Bike Team is hosting a trail grooming afternoon at Great Passion Play. Trail work from 4-6pm with a BBQ afterwards, courtesy of Carrol County Ozark Off Road Cyclists. Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chips and Drinks will be provided. Veggie burger option available. Hiker, walker, trail runner…? Come join us and […]

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