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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
National Public Lands Day 2023
Looking for a fun and affordable way to spend the weekend? Tomorrow is National Public
Outdoor Fayetteville named 2023 Natural Resources Program of the Year
National Public Lands Day 2023
AGFC upgrades Little Rock destination with informative artwork
Outdoor Industry Celebrates Launch of American Climate Corps
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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
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
Outdoor Fayetteville named 2023 Natural Resources Program of the Year
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The City of Fayetteville was honored this week by the Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA), which named Outdoor Fayetteville its 2023 Natural Resources Program of the
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+
Outdoor Fayetteville named 2023 Natural Resources Program of the Year
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The City of Fayetteville was honored this week by the Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA), which named Outdoor Fayetteville its 2023 Natural Resources Program of the
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+
Climbing
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
Is Arkansas About to Become the South’s New Climbing Capital? — Access Fund
Arkansas Outside note: Mountain biking can be a gateway to more diverse outdoor activities in Arkansas. Rock climbing, paddling, backpacking, hiking, and trail running are all exciting participatory sports that
Access Fund Working to Open Up Climbing Area in Northwest Arkansas
The Arkansas Climbers Coalition, Northwest Arkansas Trailblazers, and the Access Fund Conservation Team have partnered on a project in Northwest Arkansas that will create access to a rock climbing area
Hiking & Backpacking
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
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
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
WOKA Whitewater Park Near Siloam Springs Announces Opening Weekend
(WATTS, Okla) — The eagerly awaited WOKA Whitewater Park, short for Waters of Oklahoma and Arkansas, is all set to make a splash with its official opening weekend, September 15-17.
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
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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