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Arkansas Scholastic Climbing League Gears Up for Third Season
Arkansas’ scholastic climbing community is getting ready to grow again. The American Scholastic Climbing League is preparing for its 2026-2027 season, with registration opening September 1 and competitions expected to
Three Critical Projects, Years in the Making: Why Little Rock’s Active Transportation Network Still Waits
Last week, Little Rock announced that the damaged pedestrian bridge over Markham Street serving the
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Arkansas Scholastic Climbing League Gears Up for Third Season
Arkansas’ scholastic climbing community is getting ready to grow again. The American Scholastic Climbing League is preparing for its 2026-2027 season, with registration opening September 1 and competitions expected to begin in November. Now entering its third season in Arkansas, the league gives middle and high school students an opportunity to compete in climbing while representing their schools. For families wondering whether competitive climbing is a good fit, Arkansas State Director Sharon Bennett has a simple message: Give it a try. “That kid will probably surprise themselves,” Bennett said when asked what she would tell parents of young climbers who
Arkansas Scholastic Climbing League Gears Up for Third Season
Arkansas’ scholastic climbing community is getting ready to grow again. The American Scholastic Climbing League is preparing for its 2026-2027 season, with registration opening September 1 and competitions expected to begin in November. Now entering its third season in Arkansas, the league gives middle and high school students an opportunity to compete in climbing while representing their schools. For families wondering whether competitive climbing is a good fit, Arkansas State Director Sharon Bennett has a simple message: Give it a try. “That kid will probably surprise themselves,” Bennett said when asked what she would tell parents of young climbers who
After 50 Years, Hogeye Marathon Ends Full Marathon but Looks to the Future
After 50 years of runners taking on the hills of Northwest Arkansas, the Hogeye Marathon is entering a new chapter. The organization behind one of Arkansas’ longest-running road races will
Forest Service Travel Management Rule Revision Could Affect Arkansas National Forest Access
The U.S. Forest Service has started the process of revising the federal rule that determines where motor vehicles can travel on national forest roads, trails and other lands. The agency
After 50 Years, Hogeye Marathon Ends Full Marathon but Looks to the Future
After 50 years of runners taking on the hills of Northwest Arkansas, the Hogeye Marathon is entering a new chapter. The organization behind one of Arkansas’ longest-running road races will
Forest Service Travel Management Rule Revision Could Affect Arkansas National Forest Access
The U.S. Forest Service has started the process of revising the federal rule that determines where motor vehicles can travel on national forest roads, trails and other lands. The agency
Climbing
Arkansas Scholastic Climbing League Gears Up for Third Season
Arkansas’ scholastic climbing community is getting ready to grow again. The American Scholastic Climbing League is preparing for its 2026-2027 season, with registration opening September 1 and competitions expected to
Arkansas’s First State Park Reaches New Heights with Opening of Nation’s Only State Park Via Ferrata
MORRILTON, Ark., Arkansas outdoor adventure took another major step forward today as Petit Jean State Park officially opened the Petit Jean Via Ferrata, a guided fixed cable climbing experience that
To Hell and Back Again: A Climber’s Tale
Editor’s Note: This story is part of our #ThrowbackThursday series, revisiting memorable adventures from the Arkansas Outside archives. Originally published in 2014, this firsthand account captures Cris Slaymaker’s experience competing
Hiking & Backpacking
Get Out There: Enjoying Arkansas Summers Without the Itch
Arkansas is a paradise for outdoor lovers in the summer. From the misty peaks of the Ozark Mountains to the forests of the Ouachita National Forest, from the clear waters
How to Protect Your Dog from Summer Heat on Outdoor Adventures in Arkansas
With another scorching Arkansas summer underway, the trails, rivers, and parks of the Natural State are calling. If you are bringing your dog along, a little preparation goes a long
Bear Aware in Arkansas: How to Avoid Bear Encounters While Hiking and Camping in Bear Country
Arkansas earned the nickname The Bear State long before it became known as The Natural State, and today that nickname once again fits. After black bears were nearly wiped out
Paddling
Throwback Thursday: Paddling the Maumelle River and Lake Maumelle: A Peaceful Kayak Adventure Near Little Rock
Originally published in 2012. Updated for 2026. Just a short drive west of Little Rock, the Maumelle River offers one of Central Arkansas’ most peaceful paddling experiences. Flowing into Lake
WOKA Whitewater Park Hosts National Youth Development Camp as Region Eyes Olympic Future
WATTS, Okla. Some of North America’s most promising young paddlers will converge on the Arkansas and Oklahoma border this week as WOKA Whitewater Park, operated by the Grand River Dam
Remmel Dam Recreational Releases Resume Just in Time for the Fourth of July
After weeks of suspended flows during one of the region’s driest stretches in recent memory, paddlers and tubers finally have something to celebrate heading into the holiday weekend: recreational water
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