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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.
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On today's show, a new business aims to create a supportive and safe environment for female cyclists. Also, what Fred Rogers can still teach us about learning. Plus, more than 50 years of dance from Pilobolus.
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For some cyclists, the road to gold in Paris will run through northwest Arkansas this April. USA Cycling, along with the Ozark Foundation, will host a multi-day cross-country mountain biking event in Fayetteville. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis has more.
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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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Today on The Outline: Northwest Arkansas Community College experiences an uptick in enrollment this semester. Also, the Scott Family Amazeum receives a $2 million grant. Plus, Gov. Sanders appoints a new member to her cabinet.
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In this episode of the I am Northwest Arkansas podcast, Joseph Nguyen talks about how he combines two growing aspects of Northwest Arkansas, cycling and food, for his social media presence, Hangry Pedaler NWA.
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Next June, 400 cyclists will cross the top tier of Arkansas, covering 336 miles of gravel. The inaugural Arkansas Graveler will be a six-day tour starting in Fayetteville and ending in Jonesboro. Along the way there will be overnight stops in Oark, Jasper, Marshall, Mountain View and Cave City.
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Experience Fayetteville's Director of Cycling Tourism Brannon Pack discusses gravel cycling's recent rise in popularity and the unsafe road conditions that are forcing cyclists off the streets.