MISSION & HISTORY
Mission
We lead the development of an innovative regional movement that places cycling, trails, and active transportation infrastructure at the heart of a vibrant, healthy, and sustainable culture.
Vision
Arkansas sets the national standard for world-class trails, cycling, and active transportation, and outdoor recreation—fostering a thriving, connected, and engaged community.
Excellence - Excellence is the standard. We pursue it relentlessly, setting the benchmark for performance, innovation, and enduring success.
Humility - We value diverse perspectives, challenge our own assumptions, and learn from others—using every experience to improve the work we do.
Innovation - We innovate with purpose, developing forward-thinking, environmentally responsible solutions for long-term sustainability and financial strength.
Collaboration - We partner with cities, businesses, and thought leaders to build infrastructure that brings people together and enhances the region’s future.
Values
Our History
NWA Trailblazers was founded in 1996 as the Bentonville/Bella Vista Trailblazers Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit that developed cycling and pedestrian infrastructure that connected communities and moved people, with a focus on helping the Northwest Arkansas community by developing multi-use hard and soft-surface trails for cycling, running, and walking. Later, the organization rebranded as NWA Trailblazers and for over two decades has designed and developed a first-class trail system known as Oz Trails, including more than 300 miles of multi-use trails.