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Outdoors

Arkansas Poised to Become South’s New Climbing Capital

Looking to the mountain biking community’s success as a blueprint, local climbers are working hard to protect Arkansas’s climbing environment, secure sustainable access, and turn the Natural State into a national destination for rock climbing.

• Hidden Gem: With countless sandstone cliffs hidden in its dense forests, Arkansas is home to world-class climbing opportunities. A favorite spot in the climbing community, Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Jasper boasts some of the best sport climbing in the country.

• Throwing Fitz: Climbing advocates have already made impacts in areas like Lincoln Lake, working with Access Fund and NWA Land Trust to protect the landscape. Dennis Nelms, co-founder of Climb Bentonville, recently led the Arkansas Climbers Coalition, Access Fund, and Trailblazers in a project to open climbing areas at Fitzgerald Mountain in Springdale.

Learn how to get involved by visiting Access Fund and the Arkansas Climbing Coalition.

Sports

USL Arkansas Receives Rezoning Approval For Proposed Stadium

USL Arkansas has reached a significant milestone as the proposed site for its state-of-the-art sports venue received approval for rezoning during the City of Rogers Planning Commission meeting on Jul 18.

• Paving the Way: The 11.55-acre stadium site at the corner of W Green Acres Rd & S 41st St will be rezoned under the Uptown Commercial Mixed Use (U-COM) and Uptown Entertainment (U-ENT) classifications, paving the way for the construction of a much-anticipated sports facility.

• Next Steps: Final approval will be sought at the Jul 25 City Council meeting, then it hopefully won’t be long until we see red dirt at the site and groundwork being laid for the 5000+ seat multi-use stadium. In the meantime, have you submitted ideas for the team names and colors?

Take the USL Arkansas Fan Survey HERE.

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Downtown Springdale’s Double Header Is Your Destination For Fun Next Week

Downtown Springdale has an action-packed double-header planned for next week, with the last race of the Natural State Criterium Series on Wednesday, Jul 26, followed by LIVE! At Turnbow on Thursday, Jul 27.

• Critical Energy: The spectator-friendly crit race starts at 4:30p from Shiloh Square. Watch the race zip throughout Downtown Springdale's Outdoor Dining District, where many businesses will stay open for the event. A Kids Zone will be open at Turnbow Park and Shiloh Square with activities for the kiddos!

• Let’s Rock: LIVE! at Turnbow starts at 6:30p with the show-stopping soul artist Shaun Munday, followed by the rockstar headliner Carver Commodore, presented by City Sessions. VIP passes can be purchased at the concert, which includes a free meal and concert specials at many downtown businesses.

Find more information from Downtown Springdale HERE.

Events

Kids Explore Natural Science at Botanical Garden of the Ozark’s Butterfly Camp

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks has an exciting summer day-time Butterfly Camp planned for kids aged 8 to 11, including hands-on lessons, exciting science projects, and engaging pollinator activities from Jul 31 to Aug 4.

• Little Scientists: Led by dedicated butterfly volunteers and Garden staff members, campers will observe butterflies, caterpillars, and eggs up close using hand lenses and microscopes and learn important information about butterfly habitats, life cycles, behaviors, and more.

• Keep Learning: Kids will collect data and contribute to valuable research on butterflies and their habitats. Plus, each camper will receive a caterpillar cage and a caterpillar to raise at home so they can continue supporting these important pollinators.

Register your camper for Butterfly Camp HERE.

Events

Get Your Adrenaline Fix At Parsons Stadium During Buckin' In The Ozarks

If you left the Rodeo of the Ozarks last month wishing for more bull-riding insanity, we’ve got another adrenaline-packed weekend coming to Parsons Stadium for Buckin' In The Ozarks from July 21-22.

• Down & Dirty: An official stop for the Professional Bull Riders Pro Tour, Buckin’ in the Ozarks will bring the best Bull Riders of the PBR to Springdale as they face off against the meanest bulls in the toughest sport on dirt!

• Mount Up: Put on your boots and join the heart-pounding action and excitement at Parsons Stadium. Adult tickets start at $18, and kids 12 and under can join for only $8. The event kicks off Friday, Jul 21, at 8p.

.Get your tickets for Buckin' In The Ozarks HERE.

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In other news…

• 💿 Taylor’s Version: You could sing through the entire Speak Now album with your friends in under 2 hours at Big Box Karaoke… we’ve all already been singing it by ourselves anyway, right?*

• 🏌️ A Swing & A Swish: Join the Fore the Players Classic, a NIL golf event benefiting Arkansas Men’s Basketball players at Shadow Valley Country Club on Aug 3.

• 🐝 Ya like jazz? Jazz lovers and singer-songwriter enthusiasts can take advantage of early prices and subscription packages for the 2023-24 Starrlight Jazz Club and West Street Live series at Walton Arts Center.

• 🏃 Running start: Registration is now open for the 48th Annual Hogeye Marathon & Relays in Springdale, scheduled for Apr 20-21, 2024. Plenty of them to train!

• 📅 Ditch the FOMO: Post your upcoming events on our Events Page, and stay in the know about upcoming events mentioned in the newsletter.

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