 From Little Rock Public Radio News, good afternoon. I'm Maggie Ryan. Nearly $500,000 in grants were awarded to seven Arkansas counties. The announcement was made at a ceremony in Little Rock today. The grants are part of the Great Strides program administered by the Office of Outdoor Recreation. They aim to improve the quality and accessibility of outdoor trails and walking paths. Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, Shea Lewis, said he's proud to be part of the Natural State Initiative.