Couple walking through The Springfield Conservation Nature Center

Millsap Farms connects local food and community

It’s about the food, but really, it’s about something greater at Millsap Farms, a place where passion grows on a 20-acre plot of land in northeastern Greene County. The hands helping turn the dirt belong to Curtis and Sarah Millsap, a husband and wife who took a former nursery and transformed it…

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Hit These Mountain Biking Trails Around Springfield

Grab your gear and hit these mountain biking trails. Dirt 66: Fellows Lake Trail Located at 4200 E. Farm Rd. 66 in Springfield, the 800-acre property is part of the Ozark Greenways trails. With more than 25 miles of intersecting natural surface trails out here, you can enjoy views of the lake and…

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Where to Take Mom for a Memorable Mother's Day Meal

Mother's Day is just around the corner, so there is no better time to start planning how you want to celebrate everything, Mom. The Springfield area has many great activities and restaurants offering delicious brunch buffets, so let's dig into just a handful of spots to check out! Retro Metro Chef…

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A Culinary Journey Down Commercial Street Part 2

This is part two of eating my way down Historic Commercial Street in Springfield, Missouri. If you haven't read part 1, you can do so here. So, without further ado, let’s dig in! Café Cusco Serving various Peruvian dishes, I have broadened my taste buds’ horizons by eating my way through Cafe…

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Things To Do This Month in Springfield, Missouri: May 2024

Check out these events happening in the Springfield, Missouri area in May 2024, from outdoor festivals and shows to Mother’s Day events and art activities. To see a full event calendar, click here. “Azusa Street” at Stained Glass Theater Stained Glass Theater performs “Azusa Street” a story about…

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4 Local Bookstores In Springfield Missouri

Springfield is full of independent book stores filled with popular titles and one-of-a-kind finds. Here are four bookstores that are a must-visit. Pagination Bookshop Photo courtesy of Pagination Bookshop Tucked away on Historic Walnut Street, sits Pagination Bookshop. Opened by Jen Murvin and Kory…

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Where To Pick Strawberries Near Springfield, Missouri

The Ozarks are home to half a dozen strawberry fields near Springfield, Missouri. With the season ranging from late April to early June, there are plenty of opportunities to support local growers in the area. If you're wanting to visit strawberry farms and strawberry fields this year, here are a few…

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4 Water Activities You Can Do Near Springfield

No visit to the Springfield area would be complete without spending some time on the rivers and lakes in our neck of the woods. Fish Want to fish around while you’re in town? There are plenty of spots to cast a line. Be sure to buy a license from a vendor or online and keep it with you. The…

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