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Mistakes, bad luck doomed hiker at Alaska river crossing
(Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007)All Larry Dowling did was try to save a ski pole from the cold, rushing waters of Eagle River, and for that he paid the ultimate price. » Read story.
NORTHWEST TERRITORY: Tallgrass prairie transplant is a growing success
(Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007)An innovative project to save a precious remnant of native tallgrass prairie near Siloam Springs has proved successful enough to draw national attention and serve as a model for similar efforts elsewhere. » Read story.
GrandGetaway
Rafting the entire Grand Canyon is trip of a lifetime
(Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007)A constant of every summer is being regaled with reports of outdoors-oriented getaways enjoyed by close friends and casual acquaintances. But those accounts seldom involve a world-class adventure like the one recently enjoyed by Terry Fredrick of Fayetteville. » Read story.
NORTHWEST TERRITORY: Arkansas not sole focus of woodpecker recovery plan
(Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007)The recent publication of a draft plan outlining future efforts to save the ivory-billed woodpecker would seem to represent progress regarding a bird thought to be extinct until its rediscovery in the Big Woods near Brinkley in 2004. » Read story.
Grand getaway
Rafting the entire Grand Canyon is trip of a lifetime
(Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007)A constant of every summer is being regaled with reports of outdoors-oriented getaways enjoyed by close friends and casual acquaintances. But those accounts seldom involve a world-class adventure like the one recently enjoyed by Terry Fredrick of Fayetteville. » Read story.
Arkansas Sportsman: River appears in prime condition for weekend fishing
(Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007)With water levels falling daily, the Arkansas River should be in excellent condition for the Arkansas Big Bass Classic this weekend. » Read story.
OUTDOOR CALENDAR
(Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007)AUGUST 17-19 Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza, Arkansas River (all pools within the state); entry fee $90 one day, $170 two days, $250 three days; cash prizes including $100,000 grand prize. www.arkansasbigbass.com » Read story.
OUTDOOR NOTES
(Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007)Hiking tours and a “star party” are planned Friday-Sunday at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area near Rogers. » Read story.
Volunteers needed to clean up Fourche Creek
(Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007)Fourche Creek does Little Rock a big favor by draining storm water and creating much-need wetlands for wildlife. Return the favor Saturday, Sept. 8, by helping clean up the creek. » Read story.
OUTDOOR BRIEFS
(Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007)Tightlines Flyfishers will hold their summer picnic Aug. 18 at Lake Wedington near Fayetteville.
The event begins at 3 p.m. at the Chinquapin Hollow group campsite. Members and guests are invited to bring boats and fish before the picnic but are reminded there is a 10-horsepower limit on boat engines. » Read story.
The event begins at 3 p.m. at the Chinquapin Hollow group campsite. Members and guests are invited to bring boats and fish before the picnic but are reminded there is a 10-horsepower limit on boat engines. » Read story.
Signposts of the past
Before road signs, or even roads, Indians bent trees to mark trails
(Thursday, July 26, 2007)The Cherokees may have left more than the Trail of Tears across the country — they may also have left a trail of trees during their brief occupation of Northwest Arkansas. » Read story.
THIS WEEK
(Monday, July 23, 2007)MONDAY “Early Morning Runners,” three to five miles, 5, 5:15 or 5:30 a.m. from Trim Gym, 1916 Race St., Jonesboro. E-mail : spenceraimee@yahoo.com, guypat@swbell. net or sbarber@mylibertybank.com. » Read story.
LIFE LINES
(Monday, July 23, 2007)KIDS TRIATHLON Organizers of the 10th annual Conway Kids Triathlon expect 400 youngsters will swim, bike and run for glory Aug. 11 at the University of Central Arkansas. » Read story.
Boating safety course scheduled
(Friday, July 20, 2007)Game and Fish Commission to hold Boating Education course at Degray State Park July 23 for certification. » Read story.
New rules drafted for lakeside boat houses, piers
(Thursday, July 12, 2007)Significant changes are in the works for privately owned boat houses and piers on many Arkansas Game and Fish Commission lakes. » Read story.
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