The Riverman’s Guide to The Kings River in Northwest Arkansas

About the Show:Not every day, do we get to feature a previous guest on the I am Northwest Arkansas podcast, but this week we are doing just that. Doug Riverman Allen is the owner of Joses Bar & Grill in Tontitown. one of the best brunches in Northwest Arkansas. Doug was on episode 63 of the I am Northwest Arkansas podcast which was a very encouraging episode about not giving up. It was recorded during the early stages of the pandemic and was one of our most listened-to podcast episodes.  A couple of years have passed, and we wanted to sit back down with Doug to learn more about his book-writing experience and why he chose the Kings River as a subject.  Several rivers are within a two hours drive of the four major cities in Northwest Arkansas. But the Kings River holds a special place in Doug’s heart. His book is titled “The Riverman’s Guide to The Kings River.”  Listen to the full episode to learn why.All this and so much more are on this episode of the I am Northwest Arkansas podcast.Important Links and Mentions on the Show*Email Kings River ArkansasWebsite Kings River ArkansasThis episode is sponsored by*Signature Bank of Arkansas "Community Banking at its Best!" Try Canva For Free Today! Northwest Arkansas Council - "Life Works Here!" *Note: some of the resources mentioned may be affiliate links. This means we get paid a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.Connect more with I am Northwest Arkansas:Grab our Newsletter Email Us at [email protected] With Our Facebook Page Connect With Us on Threads Connect With Our Instagram Connect With Our LinkedIn PageJoin The Facebook Group Connect with our Fearless Host, Randy Wilburn on LinkedInThank you for listening to this I am Northwest Arkansas podcast episode. We showcase businesses, culture, entrepreneurship, and life in the Ozarks. Consider donating to our production team to keep this podcast running smoothly. Donate to I Am Northwest Arkansas Mentioned in this episode:Winetopia 2026Winetopia 2026 Date: Friday, October 16th Time: 7-10pm Place: Stonebreaker Hotel on Markham hill Winetopia is Restore Humanity’s biggest annual fundraiser and brings together the very best of Northwest Arkansas (restaurants, artisans, small businesses, and (community members) to support our work. While the event raises essential funds for children in Kenya, its heartbeat is entirely local. There are over 100 local businesses who contribute auction items, regional chefs and beverage makers who showcase their craft, and the hundreds of residents gathering to celebrate community generosity. Winetopia strengthens local partnerships, elevates homegrown talent, and reinforces Northwest Arkansas's identity as a place where global compassion is fueled by local collaboration. Winetopia is a beautiful demonstration of how a united local community can create life-changing impact for children and families worldwide. Winetopia 2026