Entering Smallin Cave represents a world of contrasts. Visitors see the cave from light to dark as they enter its mammoth mouth, spanning about 55 high by 100 feet wide, which leads to narrow passages where water frequently flows. The contrasts also extend to its history, which represents both…
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The days are getting warmer here in the Ozarks, so why not quench your thirst with super-refreshing drinks from some great local spots in Springfield? Let’s explore just a handful of locally owned eateries that serve great food and tasty beverages as well. The Guadalajara from El Escondite What do…
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Even though Rose O’Neill has been gone for eight decades, her life lets her live: Across generations, continents and in the Ozarks, where the world-famous artist and Kewpie creator felt most at home. That place is Bonniebrook, a tucked-away oasis in Taney County where O’Neill called home for much…
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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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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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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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Guy Mace is driving a dream. To some, that dream might be the Jaguar XKE car he has parked out front, the one he’s chosen to drive this week. To him, though, it’s bigger than that: The dream is a collection of about 75 vintage and celebrity vehicles that today comprise the Route 66 Car Museum. The…
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Joe’s Route 66 Diner refers to a road in its name, but there are many paths that take the hungry to the small Strafford stop that still has a walk-up window and a legacy so well known that it doesn’t matter much that the sign is missing out front. There are families and students – both current and…
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Whether you’re a committed vegan, curious foodie, or simply someone looking to explore new culinary horizons, the vegan food scene in the 417 continues to grow. With bakeries, restaurants and coffee shops catering to the plant-based lifestyle, here are some local gems just waiting for you to come…
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Ozark, Missouri is only 12 miles from Springfield, Missouri. Here are a few activities you can do for a day of fun. Photo courtesy of Finley Farms You could spend all day at Finley Farms. Start off with some coffee and toast at The Workshop where you can crack open the laptop or read on the patio…
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