Ep. 225 - Katherine Andrews & Becky Flynn - Is the Outdoor Recreation Boom Good for the Ozarks?

The Ozark Podcast · Jul 15, 2026 · 1h 6m

Arkansas just set a goal to double its outdoor economy to $7 billion — and the people making it happen just sat down with us.

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Katherine Andrews and Becky Flynn, Director and Deputy Director of Arkansas' Office of Outdoor Recreation, break down what it actually looks like to build an outdoor economy from scratch.

From a $6.5 million grant program funding trails, boat ramps, and shooting…