Outdoor Recreation

Rogers celebrated the opening of the Eighth and Easy Street Tunnel with a 120-foot mural by Erin Ashcraft, connecting the Railyard Loop and highlighting community, art and transit.

On today's show, we hear that Fayetteville has broken ground on the upcoming Underwood Park. Plus, a University of Arkansas Honors College Signature Seminar details the rise of the Cold War. Also, our weekly roundup of the live music to catch across the region.

Underwood Park adds 65 acres of green space to Fayetteville. Craig and Laura Underwood donated the land in a no-cost lease to the city. Now, park amenities include tree decks, log balance bars, ziplines and more.

After a six-year pause, Outback in the Ozarks is back Oct. 10–11. Organizers Jason Thomas, Hanniel Schultz and Dale Gainey tell Ozarks at Large's Jack Travis about the 200-mile overnight team relay race through five counties, five state parks and the heart of the Ozarks.

On today's show, we hear about the world’s last nation to get a national soccer team playing their first match last night. Plus, an overnight 200-mile relay race across the Ozarks is back after a six-year hiatus. Also, Talk Business & Politics offers this week's headlines from the Arkansas River Valley.

August is National Catfish Month, and Arkansas waters are teeming with opportunities. Small impoundment expert Scott Jones shares tips on the best spots, techniques and times to catch catfish—whether you’re a beginner or seasoned angler.

Author Colby Lamb returns with a new installment in his Adventure Arkansas series, diving into the rugged Eagle Rock Loop. In this interview, he shares the trail’s history, hiking strategies and how backpacking changed his life.

School is back in session next week, and for some Rogers students, there is a substantial new addition: a donated fire truck. Plus, another entry in the Adventure Arkansas Series tackles the state's largest trail. Also, a look back at a Lego competition.

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.