Get ready for a day of excitement, activity, and community spirit at the 11th Annual Bad Boy Kids Splash and Dash, benefiting the Ozark Foothills Literacy Project.
This beloved annual event promises family-friendly fun while supporting an important cause—helping improve literacy across the region.
Event Highlights:
Children will kick off the race with a swim in the competition pool, with floaties and life jackets allowed for younger participants. After the swim, they’ll head down the hall to the indoor walking track to complete the run portion of the event.
For children who prefer not to swim, there is a “run only” option available during registration.
This event is a fantastic way for kids to stay active, gain confidence, and contribute to a meaningful local effort—all in a safe, encouraging environment.
Ready to sign up?
Register here: https://runsignup.com/oflp
Join us for the 11th Annual Bad Boy Kids Splash and Dash and help support literacy in the Ozarks—one splash and one stride at a time.
Karin Huffman is an Independence County native who graduated from Cushman High School in 1996. Traveling throughout the state is one of her passions, along with writing about her adventures.
Taking over as travel writer for the Ozark Gateway Region is a dream come true for Huffman who lives in the region with her two daughters, Grace and Stella.
As a family, they enjoy canoeing the Poke Bayou, Salado Creek and the many waterways along the White River in Independence County. Camping and hiking throughout the region is a must for them in the spring and fall as well.
Huffman is an avid nature photographer who will do just about anything to find the perfect waterfall shot, and has visited many in the great state. From Twin Falls and the Richland Creek area in Northwest Arkansas to little known places off the beaten path, waterfalls will be found.
Huffman has been a travel writer for the Eye on Independence Magazine as well as a staff writer for the Batesville Guard, and is looking forward to devoting her time to traveling throughout the eight county region that the Ozark Gateway offers.
If you would like to contact Huffman about an adventure or would like to know how to get more information out about your area, contact her at 870-307-5473, karinhuffman78@gmail.com or karinozarkgateway@sbcglobal.net.