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Early Fall Hike at Pinnacle Mountain State Park - Photo Essay

Early Fall Hike at Pinnacle Mountain State Park – Photo Essay

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn,” John Muir. Yesterday was warm, but an occasional breeze along with a trail that hugs the shade made the hike approachable. It’s been years since I enjoyed the strenuous hike up the East Summit Trail at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. When people mention the easy (West Summit Trail)  and hard (East Summit Trail) hikes up

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Early Fall Hike at Pinnacle Mountain State Park - Photo Essay

Early Fall Hike at Pinnacle Mountain State Park – Photo Essay

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn,” John Muir. Yesterday was warm, but an occasional breeze along with a trail that hugs the shade made the hike approachable. It’s been years since I enjoyed the strenuous hike up the East Summit Trail at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. When people mention the easy (West Summit Trail)  and hard (East Summit Trail) hikes up

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National Public Lands Day 2023

National Public Lands Day 2023

Looking for a fun and affordable way to spend the weekend? Tomorrow is National Public Lands Day, and the National Park Service (NPS) is offering free admission to all 400+

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National Public Lands Day 2023

National Public Lands Day 2023

Looking for a fun and affordable way to spend the weekend? Tomorrow is National Public Lands Day, and the National Park Service (NPS) is offering free admission to all 400+

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American Scholastic Climbing League Comes to Arkansas (photo courtesy of Little Rock Climbing Center)

American Scholastic Climbing League Comes to Arkansas

You may have heard of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) which has worked for years to develop interscholastic mountain biking programs for student-athletes across the United States. Now the

Hiking & Backpacking

Sam's Throne in the Fall.

Our Favorite Arkansas Trails for Fall Color

It’s that time of year. Social media is blowing up with questions about where to go to experience the best fall color in Arkansas. Before the pictures start showing up

Cobb Cave - Lost Valley

Lost Valley Hike

This article was originally published in early 2022 after a cold-weather hiking trip to Lost Valley. The area known as Lost Valley along the Buffalo National River was once a

Paddling

Cooling off in the Ouachita River

Cooling off in the Ouachita River

We were invited to our friend’s birthday party, which included a relaxing float on the Ouachita River from Remmel Dam to Rockport Ledge. Most of the guests chose to use

Canoeist enjoying a float below one of the many bluffs.

Caring for the Buffalo National River

The Buffalo National River Partners (BNRP), founded in 2007, was created by a group of local citizens who were passionate about protecting the river and its surrounding area. According to

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