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Outdoor Fayetteville named 2023 Natural Resources Program of the Year

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 Year. Outdoor Fayetteville is an experiential-based program offered through the City’s Parks, Natural Resources, and Cultural Affairs Department. It is designed to offer outdoor recreation opportunities for individuals and families who may not have the equipment or experience needed to enjoy the outdoors. The City provides the equipment, instruction, and opportunity to learn a new hobby and explore some of Fayetteville’s most beautiful natural scenery. Representatives of the department were

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Outdoor Fayetteville named 2023 Natural Resources Program of the Year

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 Year. Outdoor Fayetteville is an experiential-based program offered through the City’s Parks, Natural Resources, and Cultural Affairs Department. It is designed to offer outdoor recreation opportunities for individuals and families who may not have the equipment or experience needed to enjoy the outdoors. The City provides the equipment, instruction, and opportunity to learn a new hobby and explore some of Fayetteville’s most beautiful natural scenery. Representatives of the department were

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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

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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

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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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