Chris Merritt Memorial Mount Nebo Bench Trail Run
Mount Nebo State Park 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR, United States4 Mile Run & Walk around the Bench Trail on Mt Nebo State Park.
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4 Mile Run & Walk around the Bench Trail on Mt Nebo State Park.
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Kick off the New Year in style with a New Year’s Day canoe trip. Paddle down the scenic Little Maumelle River! Join the Arkansas Canoe Club for this cherished tradition on New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1, 2025. We’ll meet at 11:00 AM at the Pinnacle Mountain State Park boat ramp in the West Side […]
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Welcome to the Central Arkansas Cyclocross Series "CACS" The atmosphere of cyclocross racing is what draws many racers and fans to the sport. Cyclocross is very spectator friendly with the courses set up in local parks, along with the short races happening at high speeds. Although the racing can be highly competitive on course, there’s […]
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