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Throwback Thursday: Mud, Cowbells and the Arkansas Super-Prestige Cyclocross Series
There was mud, there were cowbells, and there were costumes, cold rain, heckling, barriers, beer, bruises and bicycles being carried through places bicycles probably had no business going. For several

Arkansas Launches ‘My Natural State Story’ Outdoor Writing Contest for Students
Arkansas students ages 10 to 17 are being encouraged to share their outdoor experiences through
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Throwback Thursday: Mud, Cowbells and the Arkansas Super-Prestige Cyclocross Series
There was mud, there were cowbells, and there were costumes, cold rain, heckling, barriers, beer, bruises and bicycles being carried through places bicycles probably had no business going. For several glorious autumns, there was also the Arkansas Super-Prestige Cyclocross Series. We miss it. For this #ThrowbackThursday, we’re going back almost 15 years to a time when cyclocross occupied a wonderfully strange corner of the Arkansas cycling world. The races weren’t huge. Most people outside the cycling community probably had no idea they existed, and even plenty of cyclists weren’t quite sure what was going on. That was part of the

Throwback Thursday: Mud, Cowbells and the Arkansas Super-Prestige Cyclocross Series
There was mud, there were cowbells, and there were costumes, cold rain, heckling, barriers, beer, bruises and bicycles being carried through places bicycles probably had no business going. For several glorious autumns, there was also the Arkansas Super-Prestige Cyclocross Series. We miss it. For this #ThrowbackThursday, we’re going back almost 15 years to a time when cyclocross occupied a wonderfully strange corner of the Arkansas cycling world. The races weren’t huge. Most people outside the cycling community probably had no idea they existed, and even plenty of cyclists weren’t quite sure what was going on. That was part of the

Free Fall Fishing Derbies Coming to Ozark-St. Francis National Forests in September
Families looking for an opportunity to introduce young anglers to fishing will have two free events to choose from this September in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests. The U.S. Forest

Fall Events Put Arkansas Delta Outdoor Recreation in the Spotlight
Gravel cycling, running, camping and music events will bring a busy fall season to Crowley’s Ridge and communities across the Arkansas Delta. The Arkansas Delta may be known for flat

Free Fall Fishing Derbies Coming to Ozark-St. Francis National Forests in September
Families looking for an opportunity to introduce young anglers to fishing will have two free events to choose from this September in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests. The U.S. Forest

Fall Events Put Arkansas Delta Outdoor Recreation in the Spotlight
Gravel cycling, running, camping and music events will bring a busy fall season to Crowley’s Ridge and communities across the Arkansas Delta. The Arkansas Delta may be known for flat
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





















