Spending time outdoors in Arkansas is one of life’s greatest pleasures—until things don’t go quite as planned. Whether you’re hiking deep into the backcountry or simply pulling into a state park campground, small mishaps can and do happen. The key is how well you’re prepared—and how you respond when things go sideways. Be Like the Boy Scouts: Preparedness Matters One memorable example comes from a Boy Scout troop out of Louisiana. While hiking in the Albert Pike Recreation Area, they were caught off guard by unexpected heavy rain. Originally planning to finish their trip before the storm arrived, they instead