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Bear Food at Slaughter Pen Jam

“Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes, well, he eats you.” – The Stranger, The Big Lebowski I was reminded of the above quote the night before the 2012 Slaughter

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Hex Carbon Repair
A great memorial to a 9/11 victim.

Sara Low Memorial 5K

There is no doubt that everyone remembers where they were when the news of 9/11 transpired.  That day has been woven into American history as one of the most tragic, bleakest

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Bentonville Bike Festival 2026

Slaughter Pen Jam 2012

We arrived in Northwest Arkansas for the latest race in the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series early Friday evening, just as the heavens were about to open up. The weather forecasters

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2026 Oz Stage Race banner ad VB

Heroes and Hospitality

When most people think of bike friendliness in Central Arkansas they think of the Arkansas River Trail or the bike/pedestrian bridges across the Arkansas and Little Maumelle Rivers. They think

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Arkansas 5k Classic

On a humid, muggy Labor Day weekend, the 31st Annual Arkansas 5k Classic took place at Burns Park.  The Arkansas Running Klub, lead by Captain Kirk Riley, hosts this race. 

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When entering or exiting the trail, stay on the wood side of these rocks.

Filling My Bucket

Last February, Arkansas Outside contributor, Sarah Miller, wrote an article on trail karma for us. It was a excellent reminder that as trail users we all have a responsibility to

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