Worlds of change are seen between the bustling four-way stop in Ash Grove and the Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site, a quiet, secluded patch of 370 acres where an Ozarks pioneer and his family arrived the decade after Missouri became a state. Nathan Boone was the son of legendary…
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Nestled in the scenic beauty of the Midwest, Springfield may be renowned for its charming landscapes and friendly residents, but its dessert scene is just as captivating. Join me as we uncover the hidden gems and well-known favorites that make this city a dessert lover's paradise. Pie from Prairie…
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Fall has officially arrived at Silver Dollar City! From September 15-Oct. 28, the Harvest Festival is bringing in fall flavors with this season's Tasting Passport. For $35 the passport allows you to choose five items from the exclusive fall menu from restaurants and eateries throughout the park. The…
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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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Fall flavors have arrived in the Ozarks! As the weather starts to cool off, and the sun sets a bit sooner, local restaurants are releasing their fall menu items, and we're here for it. From new coffee choices, desserts, and even some classic fill your belly savory dishes. Let's explore just a…
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Celebrate Springfield is an effort to help our community have fun without going far. There are so many incredible opportunities in Springfield, Missouri right at our fingertips, but there are often barriers that stand in the way and prevent us from enjoying them. Through a variety of efforts…
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When the contents of the wooden Wommack Mill were sold at auction in April 1970, the sale bill sounded like the end of an era. It signified the conclusion of the nearly century-old mill’s working days, a good-bye that came with the death of its owner and a world where such landmarks were fast fading…
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As one walks to the counter to pay for freshly grilled burger, breakfast or must-have snack, it might seem that what you see is what you get at the Kad-E-Korner, a small, white-hued store in rural Greene County that has been there since the end of World War II. There’s more than meets the eye…
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Growing up in a small town, I worked at a diner while I was in high school. It was the place where the locals came in for breakfast every morning and there was a good chance you would see them back for lunch and dinner. A classic “greasy spoon” diner is where you can get a classic cheeseburger and…
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Stroll the streets of downtown Springfield, and you might notice something spectacular: a metal tree made of cooking pans, a delicate larger-than-life dandelion and a septet of colorfully painted steel humanoids. These are just three of 40-plus sculptures on display through Sculpture Walk…
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