In a recent letter, Katherine Andrews, the Director of the Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation, reflected on the transformative progress made during the office’s third year. Establishing a robust structure,
Premium Bicycle Manufacturer’s First Satellite Location Opening Summer 2025 BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Ari Bikes, a direct-to-consumer bicycle manufacturer, has announced plans to open its first satellite location, Ari Bentonville, in
The recent reduction of 3,400 U.S. Forest Service employees—constituting about 10% of its workforce—has raised significant concerns among outdoor industry groups regarding implementing the EXPLORE Act. These workforce reductions, primarily
The Arkansas Canoe Club (ACC) has announced the return of its annual School of Whitewater Paddling, scheduled for May 2-4, 2025, on the Mulberry River. The event aims to educate
Weekends are usually reserved for outdoor adventures, stepping away from the Arkansas Outside worldwide headquarters to explore The Natural State. However, this weekend, we took a different route—sorting through over
Exciting news for Arkansas climbers! The Big Rock Quarry climbing development is officially underway, with the Arkansas Climbers Coalition (ACC) beginning the route development process in North Little Rock. This
As the temperatures rise and the days lengthen, spring is the ideal season to visit Arkansas rock climbing hotspots. From towering sandstone crags to breathtaking bluffs, the Natural State offers
Little Rock Parks and Recreation continues to make strides in improving and expanding park facilities and trail systems throughout the city. In a conversation with Leland Couch, the city’s Parks
The Bentonville Bike Fest, presented by Mobil 1, is set to return for its fifth anniversary from May 23 to 25, 2025, at Ole Applegate Farm in Bentonville, Arkansas. Recognized
Bentonville, Arkansas, will host the 2025 USARA National Adventure Racing Championships on September 12-13. The 30-hour race will crown champions in three divisions: mixed-gender (premier category), all-women, and all-men. What
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