Outdoor Recreation

Centennial Park Pavilion on Millsap Mountain, a popular destination for cyclists, has been honored with a 2025 AIA Small Project Award for design excellence. Modus Studio designed the structure, which blends Ozark barn-inspired architecture with modern utility, serving as both a park landmark and a gathering space beyond just restrooms.

Educator Hal Cuff stops by the Carver Center for Public Radio to talk about the annual June Bug Jam, a benefit for Headwaters School in Red Star, Arkansas. The event includes guided outdoor adventures, live music and more.

The city of Rogers is introducing a new way for residents and visitors to explore the city. The Summer Badge Passport Challenge encourages people to experience five areas of Rogers and share those experiences.

State officials are rolling out a new outdoor education initiative. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced yesterday the creation of the Arkansas Outdoor Education Pilot Program.

Fayetteville's Urban Forster John Scott joins Ozarks At Large's Jack Travis to discuss a new digital tool from the city's GIS system that enables people to forage for food around town.

On today's show, we hear about the city of Fayetteville's new food-foraging map. Plus, after four decades covering high school and college sports, a former reporter still has more to say. We also investigate why the University of Arkansas doesn't have a men’s soccer team.

Arkansas State Parks are working to increase access to outdoor recreation. Recently, officials introduced a fleet of motorized all-terrain wheelchairs, called Trackchairs, to Logoly State Park in Magnolia and Pinnacle Mountain in Little Rock.

On today's show, we hear why the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas is traveling to Venice to talk about porches. Plus, storm chasing is more than just getting in your truck and chasing a storm. Additionally, Arkansas State Parks is utilizing new technology to enhance accessibility on hiking trails.

The city of Rogers is piloting a free 3-month pilot program providing bike locks in both downtown and uptown.

The inaugural semester of the Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator officially ended last night during a demo event. Dozens of entrepreneurs, cycling industry leaders and enthusiasts gathered at The Ledger in downtown Bentonville to hear pitches from founders within the cohort and celebrate their achievements.