By Lisa Mullis of Arkansas Outside

Lisa Mullis is a microbiologist at The National Center for Toxicological Research by day; a runner, cyclist, backpacker, and occasional paddler when time allows; and an unapologetic cheerleader and finish line hug giver for friends who share her love of trails and all kinds and outdoor recreation. She and her husband Joe own ArkansasOutside.com, a website built around promoting outdoor participatory sports on the roads, off the roads, and in the waterways.