Rock Climbing

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.

An Arkansas Congressman is helping pave the way for updated national outdoor recreation policy. Republican Bruce Westerman is sponsoring the EXPLORE Act, a large piece of potential bipartisan legislation comprising many smaller bills. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis spoke with Representative Westerman and dove into the bill to learn more about how EXPLORE will change recreation and the natural spaces it occupies.

Today on The Outline: Unemployment in Arkansas went up slightly in October. Also, the Boys and Girls Club of Benton County unveiled a new rock climbing wall in their gymnasium. Plus, a revised Momentary is open to the public.

Today on The Outline: Highlighting the successes and challenges of providing rural health care. Also, the kickoff of the 30th annual of the Lights of the Ozarks on the Fayetteville Square. Plus, The 1Climb foundation will unveil a new climbing wall at the Boys and Girls Club of Benton County tomorrow.

Jamestown Crag is an outdoor climbing area just north of Batesville. Landon Downing shares the story of how he and The Nomads worked together with a private company out of Wisconsin to preserve access to this unique area for outdoor recreation.

On today's show, a Wisconsin paper mill, a crag in Batesville, and how rock climbing practices helped preserve some Ozark recreation. Also, despite low polling numbers, former Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson stays in the race for the GOP presidential nomination. Plus, a preview of Thursday night’s Songwriters in the Round at Meteor Guitar Gallery in downtown Bentonville.