Summer has officially arrived in Shawnee — and Pottawatomie County is packed with ways to make it a healthy one. From sunrise swims at Twin Lakes and Saturday mornings at the farmers market to pickleball, disc golf, and glow bowling on the hottest days, there's no shortage of ways to get moving right here at home.

Nearly half of Pottawatomie County residents don't feel connected to their community, and it's affecting everything from mental health to physical activity. This summer, Pogo is doing something about it. The Gather & Go Challenge invites you to team up, rack up steps, and strengthen the relationships that make life better. Sign up by July 1.

Here at Pogo, we talk a lot about making Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma a place people want to live a little, longer. And a place worth living in for a long time is a place you can actually get around safely — behind the wheel, on foot, or on a bike.