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Arkansas Weekend Adventure Escapes: Five Basecamps for an Active Getaway
Sometimes the best adventure doesn’t require taking a week off work. Arkansas is filled with destinations where you can leave Friday afternoon, spend two days immersed in trails, rivers, great
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Arkansas Weekend Adventure Escapes: Five Basecamps for an Active Getaway
Sometimes the best adventure doesn’t require taking a week off work. Arkansas is filled with destinations where you can leave Friday afternoon, spend two days immersed in trails, rivers, great food, and local culture, and be home Sunday evening feeling like you’ve been gone much longer. Whether your ideal weekend revolves around mountain biking, gravel roads, trail running, paddling, or simply enjoying a local brewery after a day outside, these five destinations offer some of the best outdoor experiences in The Natural State. 1. Bentonville: America’s Outdoor Playground If your perfect weekend includes riding until your legs give out, walking
Arkansas Weekend Adventure Escapes: Five Basecamps for an Active Getaway
Sometimes the best adventure doesn’t require taking a week off work. Arkansas is filled with destinations where you can leave Friday afternoon, spend two days immersed in trails, rivers, great food, and local culture, and be home Sunday evening feeling like you’ve been gone much longer. Whether your ideal weekend revolves around mountain biking, gravel roads, trail running, paddling, or simply enjoying a local brewery after a day outside, these five destinations offer some of the best outdoor experiences in The Natural State. 1. Bentonville: America’s Outdoor Playground If your perfect weekend includes riding until your legs give out, walking
Arkansas’s Gravel Season Is Calling: Fall Rides, Epic Adventures, and Why You Should Start Training Now
There may not be a better time to ride gravel in Arkansas than the fall. As the summer heat begins to fade, Arkansas transforms into one of the premier gravel
How to Be a Minimalist Mountain Biker: Less Gear, More Ride
Mountain biking has a reputation for shiny new bikes, endless accessories, and a constant stream of upgrades. Walk into any bike shop or scroll through social media, and it’s easy
Arkansas’s Gravel Season Is Calling: Fall Rides, Epic Adventures, and Why You Should Start Training Now
There may not be a better time to ride gravel in Arkansas than the fall. As the summer heat begins to fade, Arkansas transforms into one of the premier gravel
How to Be a Minimalist Mountain Biker: Less Gear, More Ride
Mountain biking has a reputation for shiny new bikes, endless accessories, and a constant stream of upgrades. Walk into any bike shop or scroll through social media, and it’s easy
Climbing
Forest Service Proposes First National Climbing Policy for Federal Lands
For decades, rock climbing on federal lands has been managed through a patchwork of local plans, forest-specific guidance, and agency interpretations of existing laws. Now, the U.S. Forest Service is
5th Annual Arkansas Climbers Festival Returns to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in 2026
The 5th Annual Arkansas Climbers Festival returns to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Jasper from Friday, March 27, through Sunday, March 29, 2026. This three-day celebration of climbing culture brings together
New Climbing Area at Petit Jean State Park
Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich history. Now, this beloved park is adding a new chapter to its legacy: rock climbing. For
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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