Cleanups, hikes, Earth Day celebration set
Wildflower walks scheduled, Kings River cleanup set, Meadors win at Beaver Lake, Become an outdoors woman and more outdoor events in Northwest Arkansas.
Stories by Flip Putthoff
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Subscriber ExclusiveSpring-fed stream, trails, among delights at Flint Creek preserve
SPRINGTOWN -- Flint Creek Headwaters Preserve is a quiet nature destination with a state highway running through the middle of it.
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Subscriber ExclusiveStriper migration is late, spring fishing is up and down
Fishing report from around Northwest Arkansas waterways.
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Subscriber ExclusiveSpring migration focus of Audubon trips
Spring migration for birds is well underway, and the Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society has scheduled field trips to see the show.
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Subscriber ExclusiveNWA fishing report: Low flow makes walleye fishing at Beaver Lake tough
At Beaver Lake, fishing is in transition from winter to spring tactics. Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers said striped bass fishing is good in the…
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NWA outdoors: Hikes feature flowers, Bentonville, edible plants
Wildflowers are popping and the Sugar Creek chapter of the Ozark Society is hosting "Wildflower Wednesday" walks in April. Anyone interested in wildflowers is …
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Subscriber ExclusiveBentonville students get on target with shotguns
Could be that Lonnie Robinson was teaching future Olympians while helping enthusiastic high school students break flying clay targets with a 20-gauge shotgun.
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | Putthoff: White bass spawn has anglers running to local rivers
Dogwood trees on the river bank sport dazzling white blossoms during April. There's also plenty of white swimming in the streams that flow into Beaver Lake whe…
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Schedule set for mountain bike festival at Devil’s Den
The 35th annual Ozark Mountain Bike Festival, set for April 12-14 at Devil's Den State Park, features group guided rides for all skill levels, a poker run and …
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Subscriber ExclusiveTaneycomo trout seemingly dance into boat
Is it river or is it lake? That's not a major concern when drifting in the current and catching trout after trout at Lake Taneycomo.
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Subscriber ExclusiveNWA fishing report: Walleye spawn is late, white bass soon to follow
At Beaver Lake, Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said good catches of stripers were reported before March rain muddied the upstream portions of the lake. Striper fi…
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Programs highlight wildflowers, edible plants, wild turkeys
Wildflowers are popping and the Sugar Creek chapter of the Ozark Society is hosting "Wildflower Wednesday" walks in April. Anyone interested in wildflowers is …
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Subscriber ExclusivePassengers roll on pontoon cruise of Arkansas River
Canoes, kayaks and small fishing boats share the Arkansas River with tug boats and barges as long and wide as a football field.
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Subscriber ExclusiveNWA fishing report: Warmer water and more of it would improve fishing
At Beaver Lake, Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said crappie are suspended at different levels in the water column. Flats are good places to look for suspended cra…
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NWA outdoors: Lots of chances upcoming to bike, hike
Group sponsors Eureka Springs walk: Ozark Hill Hikers invite all walkers to join a walk Wednesday in Eureka Springs. Registration is from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at Be…
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | Putthoff: Remembering times with Hog Ears always brings a smile
It's always fun in this column to remember and write about some of the adventures my pal, Hog Ears, and I enjoyed when we lived in our backwoods bachelor cabin…
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Subscriber ExclusiveSpotlight shines on the Taylors custom made knives
Top quality knives created with the highest grade steel get their hand-made start in a metal building beside clear flowing Flint Creek in Springtown.
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Subscriber ExclusiveNWA fishing report: Crappie bite improving on small lakes
At Beaver Lake, beat the bushes or fish the flats to catch crappie. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, recommends fishing along flats adjacent to the river channel. G…
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NWA outdoors: Groups offer hikes, fishing and more
Two treks on trails: Hill 'N Dale Hiking Club will hike three to five miles Wednesday at Handcut Hollow in Bentonville. They will hike 3.5 miles on March 26 to…
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Subscriber ExclusiveTrout get royal treatment sizzling on grill
There's more than one way to skin a catfish and a dozen or more ways to cook a trout.
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Subscriber ExclusiveNWA fishing report: Walleye ready to spawn
At Beaver Lake, fish for crappie near any timber or brush, but the largest crappie are suspended over flats. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, recommends fishing alo…
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | PUTTHOFF: Eclipse photos vary with quality of camera
The solar eclipse coming April 8 was the star of the show March 2 at the Rogers Public Library.
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NWA outdoors: Celebrate St. Pat’s Day, eclipse
Ozark Natural Science Center will host the Ozark Eclipse Celebration Weekend April 5-8 at the center in Madison County north of Huntsville. Astronomy and eclip…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWalk in Bentonville park big day in birder’s big year
Adam Schaffer is having a big year, all right, and it got off to a flying start with a birding trip on a cold January morning at Osage Park in Bentonville.
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Subscriber ExclusiveNWA fishing report: Warming water gets fish moving
At Beaver Lake, an Alabama rig is the top black bass lure -- for now. Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker said the best bass fishing methods could change from…
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NWA outdoors: Snakes in spotlight at Springdale nature center
Training teaches volunteers
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Subscriber ExclusiveCatching trout warms a winter day at festive Arkansas Game and Fish event
SPRINGDALE -- Rain fell hard enough on Trout Day at Murphy Park fish could almost be comfortable out of the water.
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | Putthoff: Walleye sprint from starting gate during March spawning run
March winds bring April showers, so they say. Prime walleye fishing arrives when those March breezes begin to blow.
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NWA outdoors: Area events focus on eclipse
A free program on how to photograph the April 8 total solar eclipse will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Rogers Public Library community room.
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Subscriber ExclusiveNWA fishing report: Crappie best bet at Beaver Lake; walleye on the move
At Beaver Lake, anglers are eager for walleye and white bass spawns, but crappie are biting now. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said crappie can be caught from br…
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Subscriber ExclusiveRain, water, ice work wonders to form natural bridge in Newton County
DEER -- Hikers cross that bridge when they come to it while exploring Alum Cove Natural Bridge Recreation Area near Deer in Newton County.
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Subscriber ExclusiveNWA fishing report: Anglers await walleye spawn
At Beaver Lake, Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers recommends fishing for black bass in the White or War Eagle river arms of the lake. Good lures i…
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NWA outdoors: Events to help you prepare for the eclipse; fly fishing film fest set
Photograph the eclipse
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Subscriber ExclusiveUtah man, mustangs stop in Northwest Arkansas on yearlong ride
Riding and caring for horses is a way of life for Jake Harvath. Now he's spending a year of his life on horseback riding 7,200 miles on a tour of the nation th…
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | Putthoff: Hikers should take advantage of quiet time at Roaring River
The last days of February may be the best time to hike the trails at Roaring River State Park.
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NWA outdoors: Fly fishing film festival set; explore Springdale trails
International Fly Fishing Film Festival is coming to Meteor Guitar Gallery in downtown Bentonville at 7 p.m. Feb. 24.
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Subscriber ExclusiveNWA fishing report: Rain helps anglers eager for walleye run
At Beaver Lake, Walleye anglers are looking forward to the spawning run up the White and War Eagle river tributaries.
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Subscriber ExclusiveNWA fishing report: Anglers slowly returning to area lakes
Anglers are starting to trickle back to Beaver Lake after the cold weather in January. Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers said he's heard few repor…
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NWA outdoors offers fun from fungi to fish
Team Trail sets tournaments
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Subscriber ExclusiveHand-tied creations lure bass, trout to the hook
Beauty is in the eyes of the finned beholder that lurks in the depths inspecting a hand-tied fishing fly as its next meal.
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PHOTO- Mane attraction
Gloria Stewart of Durham applies mane detangler lotion on Pirate, her Tennessee Walker horse, on Wednesday before riding with the Cowgirl Up Trail Riders at Ho…
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Subscriber ExclusiveSmall squirrels give hunters big fun
Hunters have big fun going after small game when the Big Squirrel Challenge rolls around each January.
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Subscriber ExclusiveNWA fishing report: Best fishing for stripers is Beaver Lake’s southern half
At Beaver Lake, Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said the best fishing is along the entire southern half of the lake. Use electronics to find schools of shad and st…
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All-day duck hunting allowed Wednesday
As the 2023-24 waterfowl hunting season comes to a close, hunters are reminded that all-day waterfowl hunting on Arkansas Game and Fish Commission-owned wildli…
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NWA outdoors: Learn about bugs, waterfalls, fungi
Park sets winter hours
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | Putthoff: Fish tacos to the rescue at Camp See No Deer
We'd be mighty hungry this season at Camp See No Deer if it wasn't for fishing.
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Subscriber ExclusiveNothing compares to memory of winter of ‘79
One day it's cold enough to freeze turpentine. The next it's time to break out a Hawaiian shirt. That's how it is during winter in Arkansas.
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Subscriber ExclusiveGuide to bikepacking route features NWA trails
Wilderness getaways take place on two wheels for explorers who find camping bliss through bikepacking.
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Subscriber ExclusiveNWA fishing report: Anglers dealing with ice, cold
Recent cold and snow means little fishing activity and few reports. At Beaver Lake, Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker said some of the upper end of the lake…
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NWA outdoor briefs: Tours offered on Arkansas River
Educational pontoon boat tours on the Arkansas River will be held 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday hosted by the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River …
