We do a site visit at a new outdoor adventure park located just west of Eureka Springs. The 30-acre canopy zipline course, which traverses a long twisting valley, contains numerous exit and entry platforms, some in trees. Construction is complete. Ozark Mountain Ziplines is expected to open in March.Ozarks At Large
We do a site visit at a new outdoor adventure park located just west of Eureka Springs. The 30-acre canopy zipline course, which traverses a long twisting valley, contains numerous exit and entry platforms, some in trees. Construction is complete. Ozark Mountain Ziplines is expected to open in March.The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation recently awarded this rural advocacy organization a $175,000. Rural Community Alliance will use a portion of the funds for a community revitalization project in Southeast Arkansas. Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas spoke with the directors of both organizations.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we talk to a documentarian about his film that chronicles the life of the “Godmother of Rock 'n' Roll,” Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Plus, we get an update on the progress of the Marshals' Museum in Fort Smith, learn about a competition that shines the spotlight on entrepreneurship in Arkansas and more...Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, House Speaker Davy carter on the next steps for possible Medicaid expansion in Arkansas and the steel mill super project. Plus our tech ambassador, Tyrel Denison, explains what Facebook wants you to do now.Our tech ambassador Tyrel Denison fills us in on all the details about Facebook's new Graph Search feature.
A “swabbing” drive will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday in the University of Arkansas Student Union. Donors at this event will be swabbed for blood type, this information will then go into the DKMS database, registering people to be potential donors in the future to patients undergoing treatment for various types of blood cancer. Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas spoke with organizers of the event, who said they would like to register 250 people on Thursday.
The Reverend Michael Dowd, a popular author and itinerant preacher, will give a talk in Eureka Springs next weekend.
Dowd’s religious journey took an unconventional turn, leading him to pursue a life of what he calls religious naturalism. Reverend Dowd will speak at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 4th at the Eureka Springs Unitarian Church.
Web Exclusive: Extended Interview With Reverend Michael DowdAhead on Ozarks, a new series of bills designed to tighten ethics in state government are circulating at the state capitol and we’ll hear from some of the authors of the legislation. Plus a hike to see a stand of Ozark chinquapin trees…a species that’s hard to find these days.
Biologist Joe Neal occasionally hikes up Kessler Mountain to scout for birds. But on a recent night time expedition—in the rain—while searching for spotted salamanders (pictured) he encountered a melodious spring harbinger. Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we head out on the campaign trail with GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson. Plus, an update on SWEPCO's plan to construct a major new transmission line across the region.
Today's Locally Made segment shines a light on Gingiber, an illustrative paper goods and homewares store based in Springdale.
Becca Martin Brown has more on NWACC’s upcoming theatre season.
at end of show: "Don't Call it Love" by Velcro Pygmies
The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank received support to the tune of $15,000 dollars from the ALCOA Foundation, and one economist looks at the potential economic impacts of the previously announced ArcBest expansion in Fort Smith.
Roby Brock speaks with Tom Cotton's communications director and Mark Pryor's deputy campaign manager.
The Beaver Lake Sailing Club, headquartered near Lost Bridge, is not only a historic recreational club, the membership is engaged in numerous charitable events.
