Outdoor Recreation

The Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator (AGCA) has launched its 10-week hybrid program for 10 global startups focused on cycling tech innovation. Recently, we heard from a UK-based company, and now we turn to Bentonville, where Alex De La Fuente is developing Hightag.

As the Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator kicks into gear, we are highlighting companies participating in the program. Ozarks at Large's Jack Travis speaks with Uri Meirovich, one of the minds behind U.K.-based Skarper, a company that aims to revolutionize the analog-to-e-bike conversion process.

After a record breaking year of visitors in 2024, the National Park Service is bracing for a busy season amid severe staff shortages imposed by the federal government.

On Today's show we hear the week's latest Fort Smith headlines from Talk Business and Politics' Michael Tilley. Plus the National Park Service prepares for busy season amid staffing cuts and a preview of Theatre Squared's 20th season.

On Today's show we hear the week's latest Fort Smith headlines from Talk Business and Politics' Michael Tilley. Plus the National Park Service prepares for busy season amid staffing cuts and a preview of Theatre Squared's 20th season.

High winds and low humidity are fueling Arkansas Spring wildfire season, with burn bans in place for 39 counties.

Ozark at Large's Jack Travis and ARCC Vice President Andrew Blann spoke about the new edition of the Arkansas Rock Climbing Guidebook.

Thanks to the Arkansas Climbers Coalition's efforts, a new rock climbing development is taking shape in North Little Rock at the Big Rock Quarry.

Arkansas is fully embracing mountain biking, but climbing is also becoming a big draw. On today's show, we consider the work to give climbers unique places to scale from Springdale to North Little Rock. Plus, a convergence of science, research, music and marimbason the University of Arkansas campus.

OZ Trails and Runway Group held an open house in Bella Vista to show of the plans and designs for the state's first chairlift-served mountain bike park.