Hiking in the fall can be tricky, sartorially speaking. It’s no longer blazing hot but it’s still not chilly enough to require serious layers. Throw in an increased chance of wet weather and you’ve...

I’ve always known that the trails in Northwest Arkansas (NWA) are top notch. I’ve met people who have come from places like Colorado, Wyoming and California—places with “good” mountain biking, and rave about the...

Socks have come along way from their utilitarian purpose of acting as an added layer of foot protection to a means of boosting the comfort factor and fit of boots and shoes. Over the...

As the sun sets a little earlier, the night air sports a crisp fresh feel and the leaves show just a hint of change, a single thought enters my mind, “Just think what great...

Another month, another hosts of reasons to get outside. Don’t sit on the couch in September, instead check out one of these amazing outdoor events happening this month:   Bhatki Fest West – Joshua...

You’ve heard the term “baselayer” so many times your eyes glaze over just reading it. And you know the drill thoroughly: when pursuing your favorite activity in sketchy or potentially sketchy weather, wear multiple...

Sure, paying for maintenance is quick and convenient—it’s basically what makes the US economy go round. But isn’t there something personal and magical about doing it yourself? If you’ve ever baked your own cookies...

Summer is, sadly, drawing to a close. But, if you’re like most gear-hounds, you’re sadness is mitigated by the fact that you now get to don all of your sexy fall layers and, of...

There are day hikes, and then there are ultra-long day hikes. What’s the difference you ask? Well, a lot of things vary from one to the other, and a lot depends on the environment...

Take a cyclist and kayaker and the twain shall never meet, right? Well, not if you consider the Hobie kayak, one of the best ways to combine a passion for cycling and boating. Kayaks...