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Bull Shoals-White River State Park’s annual weekend helps introduce women to the great outdoors. By Deb Peterson | Photograph courtesy of Julie Lovett Peggy Vyncke of Peel had always wanted to kayak, and she appreciated learning how to fly … Continued
By Kelly Householder-Giuliano One of the greatest perks of being a woman is a girlfriend getaway. My dear friend, Annette, of Memphis, and I needed some time together, so we planned a trip to Hardy, Arkansas, roughly halfway between us. … Continued
A sacred and historical area where spirits of ancient Indian tribes can be felt, where remnants of white settlers lives can be seen, and where vivid pictures of past cultures can be imagined. By Lucia Dulin Hawkins For thousands of … Continued
By Deb Peterson Growing up in southeast Arkansas in the 50s and 60s, Rebecca Glasscock enjoyed sunny days fishing with her dad. In the fall, they hunted birds and ducks together. “I always loved the outdoors,” Rebecca says, “and when … Continued
By Michelle Edmonds “If you don’t know what you have, how can you properly steward it?” wondered Julie Lovett, Bull Shoals-White River State Park interpreter. “What if they happen to construct a new building where the last ash tree in … Continued
By Deb Peterson | Photographs courtesy of Kim Singer She fishes remote waters, climbs tall mountains, and shoots Razorbacks—games, that is. She can laugh so hard she bends over gasping for air. I have known her to dance with abandon, … Continued
Michelle Edmonds is a professional photographer living in Lakeview, Arkansas with her husband, Dru, an interpreter at Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and their chocolate lab, Rio. Born a Texan, Michelle has a bachelor’s degree in photojournalism from the University … Continued
Lucia Dulin Hawkins, originally from Australia, resides in the Buffalo River area and writes about the beautiful Ozarks. As well as non-fiction magazine articles, she also escapes into the exciting world of fiction with her short stories, and enjoys blogging. BuffaloRiverWriter.com … Continued
By Lucia Dulin Hawkins As a young child, I spent many wonderful days visiting my grandmother at her cabin near Carver, Arkansas,” Carla Watkins says, attributing her successful business venture, “Honey Jamz,” to the legacy of her grandmother. “My Grandma … Continued
By Estella Tullgren | Photographed by Deb Peterson After all our holiday feasting, I wanted to give you a few recipes that are big on flavor but low in calories. You will find lots of fresh vegetables in these recipes. … Continued