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NWA has two summer swim leagues: Benton County and Washington County. The registration will open up soon so listen to this episode to learn about the NWA teams and why and how to join. Leave a comment if you are a swimmer. Ending with a minute of relaxing spring frog sounds from the Coler Bike Preserve.

This has been a cold winter, but spring is here. Listen to this episode if you would like to do more walking, running or biking or NEED to take the kids to the playground. Lake Atalanta in Rogers has it all. Leave a comment if you go.

Some severe weather is coming our way so stay safe. Thanks to Local Listener Tiffany R. for this episode suggestion. Listen and find out why you should go and take advantage of this opportunity to get a glimpse of the oldest building in Springdale. Leave a comment when you go and see it for yourself.

This event brought the whole city together. Listen to find out about the All Bentonville Reads event at Crystal Bridges yesterday. We had tons of fun. Leave a comment if you liked it too.

Are you looking for more ways to get your steps in? Listen to find out why I love the group hikes at Hobbs. Leave a comment if you do too.

What beautiful spring we are having. My neighbors magnolia is blooming! Spring is the season when I take up running. Of all the places to run in NWA, Lake Fayetteville is the most challenging of the paved trails. Listen to find out how to break it up if you want to only go around part way. Hint: You will need a friend.

Have you ever wanted to try hiking a trailing NWA but you don't know where to start? In this "how to" episode learn how to use the hiking guide "Arkansas Dayhikes for Kids and Families". NWA hikes as short as a quarter mile, some trails are paved and all are fun and tried by me. Leave a comment if you have been on any of these and what you think.

Listen Local. So nice out! Get out and walk, run or rollerblade around Shaw Park in Springdale. Listen why it's perfect. Leave a comment if you think it's perfect too.

Gorgeous out though the weekend! Get out and explore NWA. Do you wish you had an e-bike? It's a way to save your legs and your gas money. Bentonville is giving away funds towards e-bike purchases. Listen to find out how you can get yours. Leave a comment about your experience with the program.

Looking for things to do over the Spring Break? Check out this episode for suggestions of what to do at the Rogers Historical Museum located at 2nd and Cherry St. Listen Local.

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Are you trying to cook more at home because you want to eat out less this year? For some inspiration try checking out this local cookbook from the Bentonvile Library: "Arkansas Meals and Memories" by Velda Brotherton from Winslow. 150 authentic Ozark recipes arranged in a two-week menu format. Listen Local and Cook Local!

It's a beautiful spring day in NWA! When was the last time you enjoyed globally renowned art exhibit? Now is your chance. This show is put on by the National Geographic Magazine and features their best photographs of wildlife. Listen about my experience viewing the exhibition and leave a comment about your own.

Today I recap the season at the Lawrence Plaza Skating Rink. We had a great time skating all winter. Leave a comment if you like it too.

Beautiful spring day! Lot's of wind again. The birds are out. Nature is waking up so I would encourage you to get out and explore. Hobbs State park is near Rogers and a fun family destination even if you are not up for long wilderness hikes. Leave a comment which is your favorite trail and what you like to do when you visit.

Spring is here! Have you heard the peeping frogs in your backyard? Tons to do in March just in time for the weather warming up. Dod you know that the Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville is a feat of architecture? Listen to the episode to find out what to look for when you visit. Leave a comment when you do.

Lot's of wind today. So many new events coming up in March. Today I highlight new things to do in March at the Crystal Bridges of American Art in Bentonville. Leave a comment if you are planning to go to any. Thank you for Listening Local!

Gorgeous outside! Lots coming up in March. Today I go over the community and activity centers in Bentonville, Springdale and Rogers and what they offer: gym equipment, classes, showers and do they get crowded. Leave a comment if you have a membership and how use it.

We welcome Kathy Hader to the show. If you live in Northwest Arkansas and have noticed increased prices produce isle, you're not alone—it's a real trend that many people are experiencing. When you buy a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) membership, even though you pay up front, it costs a lot less than at the grocery store. You’re helping a local farmer avoid debt. You’re making it pos...

So much fun this weekend around NWA. Recap of the Lunar New Year Show at the Fayetteville Library Auditorium. Making valentines at the Momentary.

The digital photography workshop at the Bentonville Library was awesome! Thank you for Listening Local!

Recap of the digital photography workshop at the Bentonville Library by the Photographic Society of NWA.

The weather is so nice! Let’s get out and hike! Pam Ernest’s book Arkansas Hikes for Kids has the best trails.

I took my class to a field trip to Crystal Bridges. Listen to find out how to and what I liked about it.

All new events! Lots to do in the coming weeks. Did you know all this beautiful music was lost for decades and found by accident? Listen to find out more about this fascinating story. This episode is a recap of the Resonant Voices— Music by Florence Price classical music concert at the Fayetteville Library.