Beauty is important, but let’s focus on the game. Each course has its challenges and perks, and we’ve rounded up the very best of them in 417-land.

By Katie Pollock and Gary Whitaker

The annual Walnut Street festival approaches—this time, with a doggie-fest the week beforehand.

By Liz Goerges

Two mushroom enthusiasts hunt for the fungi all over the country, including 417-land.

By Kim Swain

Follow your nose to great barbecue for a good cause. (If your nose takes you anywhere other than to Rock'n Ribs, try again).

By Katie Pollock

Blackwells is more than suits. This revamped menswear store has trendy casual wear and fun décor, too.

By Tammy Kirks

A subjective accounting of who’s doing some interesting art and who’s making and shaking the arts scene. Your eyeballs will thank us later.

By Gregory Holman

Discover the digs, the chow and the fun of Eureka Springs.

By Kim Swain

Wall-to-wall bling isn't necessary to have a perfect prom night.

By Nichole Lemmon

The Red Cross honors 417's everyday heroes with 417 Magazine and KY3-TV at the Oasis Inn and Convention Center on March 26th, 2008.

Splitting time between Mom duty and news anchor duty, KY3's Maria Neider has a passion for both her hats.

By Maria Neider, as told to Katie Pollock

Springfield couple, Kira Blasi and Arch Watson, want to spend half the year here and half the year in Florida. So they downsized to a condo. And it’s perfect for them.

By Gregory Holman; Photos by Edward Biamonte

Beyond the set with KOLR 10 anchor Joy Robertson.

By Jeff Houghton