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OutsideJun 22

Arkansas' MTB Capital Just Got Its First Lift-Served Bike Park. I Was One of the First to Ride It.

This mountain bike hub just reached a new level with its first chairlift-served bike park, featuring 20-plus gravity trails open year-round for all levels. Our columnist Graham Averill gives a full report.

World-class bike park spread across 200 acres.

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OZ Trails Bike ParkTrailWorld-class bike park spread across 200 acres.
FirestarterTrailPerfect beginner mountain bike trail, long and winding.
Archimede’s FlowTrailFull of rollers to pump and swift, steep berms.
Mission ControlTrailLong jump line featuring 30-foot jumps and optional drops.
Critical MassTrailSignature double black line with multiple options over boulder drops.
Elsewhere
Walton FamilyPlaceNorthwest Arkansas, United StatesInvested $75 million in mountain bike infrastructure since 2007.
Mena Mountain Bike ParkTrailMena, United StatesWill have a lift serving 1,100 vertical feet.

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first chairlift-served downhill park

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OZ Trails Bike ParkTrailfirst chairlift-served downhill park
Elsewhere
The Nickel HotelHotelCharleston, United Statesfull kitchens and luxe details
The Charleston PlaceHotelCharleston, United Statesretooling of lounge, suites, rooftop pool
MerciRestaurantCharleston, United Statesnew kid on the block oozes charm
Bintü AtelierRestaurantCharleston, United StatesBintu Atelier is a West African restaurant with a splash of nomadic flavors.
KulturaRestaurantCharleston, United StatesThe dining room's main feature is the bar, which the restaurant treats like a community table.
Hot Springs National ParkSightHot Springs, United Statesbubbling thermal waters
The Trails at MenaTrailMena, United Stateslargest lift-served mountain bike park
Delta Heritage TrailTrailArkansas, United States84.5 miles of hiking and biking trails
Crystal Bridges Museum of American ArtMuseumBentonville, United Statestwo new galleries, 114,000 sq ft
The ComptonHotelBentonville, United Statesnewly opened boutique property
Buffalo WaterfrontSightBuffalo, United Statesrestoration plan with trails
Ralph C. Wilson Jr. ParkSightBuffalo, United Statespedestrian bridge links west side
Highmark StadiumSightBuffalo, United Statesworld's largest heated roof
Hispanic Heritage Cultural InstituteMuseumBuffalo, United Statesopening on Buffalo's west side
GraycliffSightBuffalo, United Statesnew visitor center at Frank Lloyd Wright's home
Lipsey Architecture CenterMuseumBuffalo, United Statesnew home on Richardson Olmsted Campus
Catalina CasinoSightAvalon, United StatesArt Deco gem built in 1929
Trans-Catalina TrailTrailAvalon, United States38.5-mile hike
Lover's Cove Marine ReserveSightAvalon, United Statessnorkel turquoise waters
Mt AdaHotelAvalon, United StatesWilliam Wrigley Jr.'s former mansion
Hotel RichemontHotelCharleston, United Statessuites with full kitchens
The Dunlin, Auberge CollectionHotelCharleston, United Statesset on the Kiawah River
Ozark National ForestSightOzark, United States
Ouachita MountainsSightOuachita, United States

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