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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.
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On today's show, federal legislation seeks to update outdoor recreation policy. Also, the impact made at an HBCU. Plus, Ozarks at Large's Militant Grammarian returns with some brand names you might have been mispronouncing.
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The University of Arkansas is continuing to sponsor the future of the outdoor recreation industry here in northwest Arkansas. The program's fifth cohort is as diverse as ever, from a company renting high-quality, affordable outdoor gear to another working on an AI-powered hunting scope.
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On today's show, a conversation with Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. Also, 60 performers use just 60 seconds on stage. Plus, expanding outdoor business in northwest Arkansas.
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Ozarks at Large's resident outdoor recreation aficionado Jack Travis joins Matthew Moore to discuss some fun outdoor destinations that are suited for cooler temperatures and fewer crowds.
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On today's show, learning what a billion dollars in proposed investments looks like. Also, "I am Northwest Arkansas" takes listeners beyond the stage at TheatreSquared. Plus, NPR science reporter Nell Greenfieldboyce reflects on the relationship between science and life.
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Administrators at Northwest Arkansas Community College are helping establish Bentonville as the mountain biking capital of the world. Next fall, the school will offer a trail technician program, allowing students to gain certifications in trail building, design, and maintenance or become certified bicycle technicians.
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As we approach the end of the calendar year, we look back at a few stories we might have forgotten that we don't want to miss.
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Venku is a new service providing listings and bookings for outdoor services such as hunting and fishing. Murielle Gaither is the founder of CEO of the company, and she's the guest on this week's Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report.
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The UofA’s outdoor recreation incubator, better known as GORP, is due for a growth spurt. Soon, small businesses across the state will have better access to the program thanks to federal and state funding. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis has more.