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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.
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On today's show, providing options to men when it comes to birth control. Also, a new greenway is being constructed in Fort Smith. Plus, warmer weather brings out the jazz.
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The city of Lincoln’s Lincoln Lake recently received permanent protection. Thanks to a collaborative effort between Lincoln’s City Council and the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust, the almost 382-acre park will be preserved for outdoor recreation and ecological purposes. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis contacted the Land Trust’s executive director, Grady Spann, to learn more about what went into protecting the park.
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Today, we go chasing waterfalls—or, at least, we tell you where you can find some. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis gives some recommendations for hiking paths that include scenic water features.
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On today's show, drug advocacy groups warn Arkansans about a dangerous new trend in the illegal drug supply. Also, tracing a partisan shift in Arkansas. Plus, music with heart is at the center of a new Sound Perimeter.
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The Northwest Arkansas Skateboarding Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to growing and supporting the skateboarding community. Founder and president Roy Rodezno visited the Bruce and Anne Applegate News Studio One to speak with Ozarks at Large's Jack Travis about the organization and how skateboarding has affected his own personal development.
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In this excerpt of "I am Northwest Arkansas," host Randy Wilburn speaks with Daniel Mitchell and Trent Sugg, co-founders of outdoor video production company BLK ELK Media, about their video documentary work, which is growing worldwide.
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The trails system in northwest Arkansas is a vital element of the region’s infrastructure. The nonprofit organization Trailblazers is seeking four Movement Challenge Ambassadors to help promote the trails and encourage people of all abilities to make movement a priority this year.
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On today's show, a new ambassador program from Trailblazers is looking to put accessibility, inclusion, and encouragement at the forefront. Also, the impact of lithium extraction on the southwest Arkansas economy. Plus, celebrating women of aviation.
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Paige Onweller is a professional gravel cyclist who lives in Bentonville. In addition to her cycling career, Onweller is a small business leader who is currently part of this semester's GORP cohort. Onweller's business, Rosie Up, aims to empower women in cycling by connecting them to a network of other female cyclists.