On this episode of The GoodTimes Show, Damon Epps sits down with the guy who’s been quietly changing the game in Northwest Arkansas, Gary Vernon.
If you’ve ever hit the trails in Bentonville and thought, “Wait, why is this so nice?” you can probably thank Gary. Working with The Runway Group, Gary has been a driving force behind turning Tom and Stewart Walton’s big ideas into real-life outdoor magic.
It all started with a five-mile bike trail that’s now known as Slaughter Pen. That little project? Yeah, it’s turned into one of the country’s most talked-about trail systems. Shoutout to Progressive Trail Design for making it happen on the ground, but it’s Gary who’s been the glue holding it all together — like the conductor of a symphony made of bikes, berms, and community energy.
Damon and Gary talk about what it takes to turn vision into impact, how trails are way more than just dirt paths, and why outdoor recreation is fueling everything from economic growth to social connection in the Ozarks.
Whether you’re a mountain biking diehard, a trail runner, or just someone who loves a good local success story, this one’s for you.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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