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Join us Oct 25 for the Race the Base Trail Run at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. A challenging 4-mile loop through forest, gravel, single-track & the infamous “Joe’s Revenge” climb. Kids run too. register today: arkansasoutside.com/event/race-t... #TrailRun #PinnacleMountain #ArkansasOutdoors

Save the date: May 21-24 2026. The new OZ Stage Race will take riders through the heart of the OZ Trails in northwest Arkansas. arkansasoutside.com/oz-stage-rac... #OZStageRace #BikeLife #TrailRacing

Arkansas’s trails tell stories — of mud, moonlight, and mountain miles. 🏃‍♀️ Discover five annual trail runs that define the Natural State’s outdoor spirit. Read more: arkansasoutside.com/trail-runnin... #TrailRunning #ArkansasOutside #ExploreArkansas

Explore the Ozark Mountains on two wheels! 🚵‍♀️ Arkansas’s Enders Fault, Bluffton Preserve, Marshall Airport, and Bull Shoals–White River trails offer everything from family rides to advanced descents. Read more: arkansasoutside.com/mountain-bik... #MountainBikingArkansas #OzarkTrails #RideArkansas

Great news for outdoor lovers in AR: Oakridge Trail at Bull Shoals – White River SP has expanded to 14 miles total, with 4 new miles of trail added. Learn more → arkansasoutside.com/oakridge-tra... #ArkansasTrails #OutdoorExpansion #ExploreArkansas

Arkansas outdoors is putting on a show this October — from crisp fall leaves to over 100 events statewide. Dive into our latest newsletter and plan your next adventure. ☑️ Trails & parks ☑️ Event calendar ☑️ Outdoor news Read more: mailchi.mp/arkansasouts... #Arkansas #Nature #FallInAR

Not all is lost for outdoor lovers in Hot Springs! 🚶‍♀️ Despite a partial park shutdown, many local attractions remain open. Read about what’s still accessible and how you can help support the community: arkansasoutside.com/partial-hot-... #HotSprings #Arkansas #Travel #LocalBusiness

Bentonville is turning into a cyclist’s dream this October! 🚲 From MTB races and gravel routes to youth crits and community events with Team USA — it’s non-stop two-wheeled action. Get the full rundown: arkansasoutside.com/bentonville-... #Biketober #CyclingLife #OzarkTrails

Access to public lands is patchy right now. National parks, Corps sites, and Forest Service rec areas may close or scale back during the federal funding lapse. arkansasoutside.com/operation-of-federal-recreational-facilities-during-a-funding-lapse/ #ArkansasOutdoors #LandAccess #NatureRespect

🏁 Big weekend for Russellville — Arkansas High Country Race returns with tough courses, elite riders, and community energy. Follow dot-watching routes, catch the free concert kickoff, or pick your vantage point. Full story: arkansasoutside.com/arkansas-hig... #Arkansas #Cycling #Russellville

In a 100-mile race through Arkansas, volunteers, runners, and even a glowing alien demonstrate what kindness looks like in the most challenging moments. → Read it: arkansasoutside.com/for-the-love... #Kindness #OutdoorStories #TrailCommunity

Did you know? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages more campsites in Arkansas than any other land agency. From Beaver Lake to the Delta, discover their top spots. ⚠️ Reminder: Facilities may be affected by the current government shutdown. Read here: arkansasoutside.com/corps-of-eng...

We talk about state park amenities a lot. This one explores trails outside Arkansas State Parks: bluffs, caves, waterfalls, and backpacking routes, with water and camping details. Read: arkansasoutside.com/top-hiking-t...

Arkansas race & event directors: Submit events to the Arkansas Outside Calendar and share it with our statewide community of explorers. 👉 arkansasoutside.com/events/commu... (Outdoor recreation events in Arkansas only. Submissions are reviewed before publishing.)

Arkansas’s national parks made a big impact in 2024: 💵 $301M in visitor spending 👷 3,300+ jobs supported 🌄 Local economies boosted statewide Read the full breakdown: arkansasoutside.com/tourism-to-a... #ArkansasParks #EconomicImpact #VisitArkansas

Arkansas’ busiest outdoor weekend is here! 🧗‍♀️🚴🏃 From the Big Dam Bridge 100 to Horseshoe Hell and local 5Ks, Sept 24–28 is loaded with adventure. Check out the full lineup: arkansasoutside.com/arkansas-big...

Big summer finds at Crater of Diamonds State Park: a Florida couple uncovered the 3.36-carat “Dash Diamond” and an Oklahoma family discovered the 2.79-carat “William Diamond.” Read more: arkansasoutside.com/two-large-di...

🍁 Adventure season is here! Our fall newsletter is packed with stories, events, and inspiration for exploring Arkansas outdoors. Read it now: mailchi.mp/arkansasouts... #ArkansasOutside #GetOutside

🍂 Seven state parks. Endless fall views. Arkansas’s ridges, lakes, and forests are glowing right now — perfect for leaf-peeping hikes and road trips. 🌄 Check out our guide: arkansasoutside.com/seven-arkans... #Arkansas #FallColors #StateParks

Fall begins Monday, September 22 — time to lace up those boots and plan your outdoor escapes. Our refreshed guide “Know Your Recreational Land Agency” in Arkansas gives you all the deets: acreage, campsites, what agency manages what, & more. Fall is calling. 🍂 arkansasoutside.com/know-your-re...

The Arkansas Delta is calling. 🌾 The Birdeye 500 is a new 500-mile, self-supported gravel challenge rolling out Nov. 4–9. Two passes on Crowley’s Ridge, no support, all grit. Full story: arkansasoutside.com/birdeye-500-... #Birdeye500 #GravelCycling #ArkansasDelta

Exciting trail news out of Central Arkansas! 🚴‍♀️🌿 The Maumelle Pinnacles Project will add 13.5 new miles of trail around Lake Maumelle, linking Pinnacle Mountain, Rattlesnake Ridge, and more. Details here: arkansasoutside.com/trail-expans... #ArkansasOutside #LakeMaumelle #OutdoorAdventure

🚲⚡ Planning an e-bike ride in Arkansas? Rules change depending on the city and trail. Our new guide covers Little Rock, Fayetteville, Bentonville, Hot Springs, and more. Stay informed before you ride. Read here 👉 arkansasoutside.com/e-bike-laws-...

🚨 Corps of Engineers update: Bull Shoals Lake is seeing new boat ramp + park upgrades, while Lake Ouachita prepares for an ADA-accessible fishing pier. Temporary closures are in place. Read more: arkansasoutside.com/corps-update... #ArkansasOutside #ArkansasLakes

The ultimate Arkansas adventure race is back! Raid the Rock returns Dec. 20–21, 2025 in central Arkansas. Two courses, countless challenges, and an experience like no other. Read more: arkansasoutside.com/raid-the-roc... #RaidTheRock #ArkansasOutside #AdventureRacing

Arkansas comes alive after dark—on the trail! 🌌 Whether it’s a family night at Mt. Nebo or a multi-day trek on the Ouachita, the Natural State has overnight hikes for everyone. 🥾✨ Read the full story: arkansasoutside.com/sleeping-und... #ArkansasTrails #Backpacking #ArkansasOutside

The Birdeye Gravel Festival returns Nov. 7-8 with gravel rides, trail runs & live music on Crowley’s Ridge 🌾🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️ All proceeds benefit the Crowley’s Ridge Gravel Trail. Read the full story 👉 arkansasoutside.com/birdeye-grav... #ArkansasOutside #BirdeyeGravel #CrowleysRidge

Arkansas is full of outdoor energy this September 🌳🚲. Check out our roundup of the month’s best events, trails, and stories → mailchi.mp/arkansasouts... #ArkansasOutside #ExploreOutdoors

Olympic cycling meets fine art in Bentonville 🚴‍♀️🎨 Crystal Bridges is showcasing bikes from Blevins, Honsinger, and Team USA’s Women’s Pursuit champions. Read more: arkansasoutside.com/crystal-brid... #CrystalBridges #CyclingCulture #ArkansasOutside

Conway’s Biketoberfest 2025 kicks off this October! 🚲 Join road, mountain, gravel & family-friendly rides, plus free indoor cycling classes. Full event schedule 👉 arkansasoutside.com/conway-regio... #ConwayBikes #Cycling

🍁 Arkansas trails sill soon be bursting with color! From Hawksbill Crag to the Eagle Rock Loop, fall is the best time to lace up your boots and hit the trail. See our full guide here: 👉 arkansasoutside.com/fall-hiking-... #FallHiking #ArkansasOutside #ExploreAR

Endurance. Community. Connection. 🌄 Brightspeed has joined as the presenting sponsor of the 2025 Arkansas High Country Race — a 1,000-mile bikepacking challenge that begins Oct. 4 in Russellville. Full story here: arkansasoutside.com/brightspeed-... #ArkansasHighCountry #Bikepacking

Climbing gave Katie Jo Myers a second chance—and a new purpose. Read her full journey here: arkansasoutside.com/for-the-love... A story of healing, resilience, and community in every climb. #Climbing #KatieJoMyers #ArkansasOutside #OutdoorHealing

Arkansas trails are in the spotlight! • The Razorback Greenway reconnection is advancing in Bentonville: arkansasoutside.com/razorback-gr... • Yesterday’s Arkansas River Trail story highlighted the “Close the Loop” effort in Little Rock. Compare the two #ArkansasOutside #TrailUpdates

The Arkansas River Trail is one of Central Arkansas’s greatest assets — but the loop is still incomplete. 🚲 Our latest piece looks at funding struggles, delays, and why “Closing the Loop” matters more than ever. 👉 arkansasoutside.com/closing-the-... #ArkansasRiverTrail #CloseTheLoop

Bicycle Boy Plaza was planned. It wasn’t built. Now the statue is missing. What does this say about our habit of stopping at the last 10%—and does anyone know where Bicycle Boy is? Read: arkansasoutside.com/whatever-hap... #NorthLittleRock #PublicArt #ArkansasRiverTrail #CloseTheLoop

The season’s shifting, and so are our adventures. 🚴🧗🏃 Check out Arkansas’ must-see outdoor events and news as we kick off fall in The Natural State: mailchi.mp/arkansasouts... #ArkansasOutside #OutdoorArkansas

Looking for fall adventures in Arkansas? 🍁 Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area has it all—mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, camping, and a lakeside view worth the trek. Read the full article: arkansasoutside.com/exploring-ho... #ArkansasOutside #ExploreAR #HobbsStatePark

Restoration alert: The long-dormant Maurice Bathhouse in Hot Springs is finally being revived with a $31.6M project funded by GAOA. The last of Bathhouse Row’s silent icons will shine again. arkansasoutside.com/national-par... #OutdoorAR #HistoricPreservation #BathhouseRow

From trespassed cliffs to a nationally recognized climbing destination, Jamestown Crag’s journey is one of community and conservation. Discover how the Jamestown Crag Foundation is ensuring its future. The story: arkansasoutside.com/jamestown-cr... #JamestownCrag #ClimbArkansas #OutdoorArkansas

Fall in Arkansas = prime cycling season. 🍂🚴 Big Dam Bridge 100, Pedestal Rock & Lick Fork Gravel Grind, and the Güdrun MTB Festival highlight the road, gravel, and mountain biking scenes. See why these three events are worth the ride: arkansasoutside.com/three-cyclin... #ArkansasOutside #Cycling

🚵‍♀️ 178 miles. Three IMBA Epic Trails. One unforgettable race. The Ouachita Triple Crown returns Nov. 7–9 at the Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival in Hot Springs. Registration now open. More info: arkansasoutside.com/registration... #OuachitaTripleCrown #ArkansasMTB #GudrunFestival #NorthwoodsTrails

🚵‍♀️ From Bentonville to the world stage! USA Cycling has named its mountain bike roster for the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. Olympic medalists ✅ Rising stars ✅ Arkansas homegrown talent ✅ ➡️ arkansasoutside.com/usa-cycling-... #USACycling #MTBWorlds #Bentonville #TeamUSA #Cycling

Dry weather and rising wildfire risk mean burn bans could pop up across Arkansas—just when you’re ready for that campfire dinner. Stay safe while still enjoying the outdoors: arkansasoutside.com/burn-ban-sea... #BurnBan #Arkansas #OutdoorLife

The Ozark Foundation is growing its outdoor portfolio—taking over the R3 program, adding Race the Base, and continuing the Arkansas Enduro Series & Arkansas Graveler. 🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Details: arkansasoutside.com/ozark-founda... #ArkansasOutside #GravelCycling #TrailRunning #MTB

🚨 The Outback in the Ozarks is back! 🚨 After a six-year hiatus, this iconic overnight relay race through the Ozarks is making its return on October 10-11, 2025! 🌲 205 miles, 36 legs, 5 state parks 🏃‍♂️💨 arkansasoutside.com/outback-in-t... #OutbackInTheOzarks #RelayRace #ArkansasRunning

The Corps of Engineers is planning a two-phase drawdown of #BlueMountainLake to restore habitat and maintain infrastructure. Public meeting: Aug 28, 5–7 p.m., Booneville. Get the details 👉 arkansasoutside.com/corps-of-eng... #ArkansasOutside

📩 Love exploring Arkansas? Subscribe to the FREE Arkansas Outside e-newsletter for updates on trails, races, and outdoor events every other week. Sign up here: arkansasoutside.com/about-us/ark... #OutdoorArkansas #ArkansasOutside #ExploreMore

Planning to explore Arkansas this summer? ☀️ Know when to go, how to hydrate, and which trails offer shade or water access. Stay safe and enjoy! Read here: arkansasoutside.com/beat-the-hea... #ArkansasOutdoors