When I first visited Springfield, I didn’t expect to find a city embedded with such a rich farming culture full of farm stands and pastures. According to the Missouri Dept. of Agriculture, the Show-Me State is home to about 95,000 farms, covering two-thirds of the state’s total land acreage. On…
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For the last couple of years, I have eaten at a lot of restaurants, I mean A LOT! While I do strive and enjoy trying someplace new every time I dine out, there are a few places that have become regular spots. I think it takes something special for a restaurant to become a reoccurring place I visit…
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Eagles and Panthers and Bears, oh my! Not to mention Bearcats, Bobcats and Valor! Some of the best higher education institutions in the Midwest are in the Ozarks, each offering something unique for students and the communities they call home. Public or private, large or small, colleges and…
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Wondering what there is to do near your accommodations? Check out these attractions and things to do according to where you're staying in Springfield. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for related maps of the city. Northwest Springfield Dickerson Park Zoo 1. Take a ride through Fantastic…
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Being a foodie and doing foodie things, I am always game for trying new foods or new restaurants. But there is something about Mexican food that is always calling to me. It doesn’t take much convincing to get me in front of a plate of tacos or devouring a big ol burrito! So come with me as we…
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Nestled between the Ozark Mountains and the sparkling waters of Table Rock Lake sits Big Cedar Lodge. Johnny Morris’s 4,600-acre premier wilderness resort is your ultimate luxury getaway destination and playground for new adventures. Whether you’re looking to experience golf like never before…
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Five or six years ago, I never thought I’d be here, vegan or a blogger. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Nia and I run the microblog Black Girl Vegan (@black_girlvegan) on Instagram. Black Girl Vegan was birthed out of my love for cooking, food and my desire to help vegan foods be more…
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I’ve been following Crystal Cave since I landed upon the for-sale listing online a couple of years ago. The grass was overgrown; paint was peeling from the old sign, and the cave entrance looked more like a dungeon than a once-popular attraction. While most people probably saw disarray, I saw…
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How do I know it’s gameday? It starts with a loud “CRACK!” The players are here. In their red shorts and practice tops. It’s batting practice time. The empty seats watch, waiting for a show that gets closer and closer with every home run hit onto the outfield hill. The outfield hill that will soon…
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Springfield has become such a great melting pot when it comes to cuisine from all over the globe. So come along with me as I journey through some of my favorite restaurants and food trucks that cook up delicious international cuisines, right here in our city! Café Cusco Located on Historic…
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