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Summer officially begins today, and Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis visited some community pools across the region to learn how they’re navigating an ongoing national lifeguard shortage. And it turns out northwest Arkansas may have escaped the shortage– and is actually experiencing a lifeguard surplus.
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On today's show, we learn more about a ride to honor ancestors. Also, we hear from more people displaced by conflict for World Refugee Day. Plus, as summer arrives today, lifeguards take their spot at the pool.
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Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Jasper has become a hub for outdoor adventure since it opened 27 years ago. But this year, the ranch is introducing changes that have some patrons curious about its future. Most notably, the former dude ranch has replaced its riding horses with a fleet of electric mountain bikes. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis takes us to Horseshoe Canyon for more.
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On today's show, Horseshoe Canyon Ranch is adding another sport to its activities list. Also, this week’s archives from the Pryor Center focus on publishing icon Helen Gurley Brown. Plus, Two Friends Books and Markham & Fitz Chocolate in Bentonville join forces.
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In just a little more than one month, the Arkansas Graveler will take dozens of cyclists on a six-day riding tour across the Ozarks to the Delta, from Fayetteville to Jonesboro. Scotti Moody is a former professional cyclist and the event director for the Graveler. She spoke with Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis about the mobile festival.
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On today's show, dozens of cyclists will take on a six-day riding tour across the Ozarks to the Delta. Also, northwest Arkansas transplants who overcame a reluctance to move to the region. Plus, our Militant Grammarian has a collection of bewildering headlines.
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It’s no secret: Bentonville is continuing to grow and expand. Part of that growth and expansion is very visible right now, with construction being done on the Square, which will make one section of it only accessible to pedestrians and cyclists. All that, plus the award-winning farmer’s market and the monthly summer block parties, provide plenty of opportunities for connections. Ozarks at Large’s Mackyna Parsons takes us there.
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On today's show, a local nonprofit is identifying leaders to combat the housing crisis in Northwest Arkansas. Also, a musical tour that extends from Fayetteville to the southern part of the state. Plus, diving into an underrated outlet of student media at the University of Arkansas.
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As development progresses throughout Fort Smith, the Janet Huckabee River Valley Nature Center seems to have been left behind. The Game and Fish Commission-run center has been untouched since its grand opening. Now, state officials and community leaders are raising funds for a renovation. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis visited the Nature Center to learn more about the space and how an update will better serve the community.
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City of Fort Smith officials are continuing to improve their community’s walkability. On March 11, the city approved a new Greenway that will allow residents in urban areas to take part in active transportation, connecting them to businesses and public-use buildings. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis visited the planned route for the new path this week and spoke with city officials to learn more.