One Tank Road Trips

Cover Story
	One-Tank Roadtrips By Kaitlyn McConnell with additional reporting by Kim Swain

Cover Story

One-Tank Roadtrips

By Kaitlyn McConnell with additional reporting by Kim Swain

Features
	The Hall of Famers Meet three Springfield Public Schools graduates who have been named to the SPS Hall of Fame. By John Ray
	One-Tank Roadtrips By Kaitlyn McConnell with additional reporting by Kim Swain

Features

The Hall of Famers

Meet three Springfield Public Schools graduates who have been named to the SPS Hall of Fame.

By John Ray

One-Tank Roadtrips

By Kaitlyn McConnell with additional reporting by Kim Swain

Departments
Nonna's Cooking Class	Archive »
DJ Ball and Allison Kraft from Nonna’s Italian Café are teaming up to create a beautiful harvest-themed four-course meal at this month’s 417 Cooking Class. By Katie Pollock Estes
Halloween-themed Events	Archive »
There’s plenty of autumnal fun to be had with your kids this month, at fall- and Halloween-themed events. By John Ray
Fall Festivals	Archive »
The season’s fun festivals continue this month, with a little something for everybody—especially if you like apples. We rounded up the top festivals in October, and all the details you need to... By John Ray
5 Uses of Sweet Potato	Archive »
It’s naturally sweet and packed with good-for-you nutrients (like beta carotene galore), which is one of the reasons we adore the sweet potato. Plus its orange color and the way it pairs so well... By Katie Pollock Estes
Boutique Week	Archive »
417 Magazine is hosting a full week of shopping fun with Boutique Week, and you’re invited. By Katie Pollock Estes
Dog Accessories	Archive »
Make sure Fido eats, rests, walks and plays in style with these accessories, all created especially for man’s best friend and available at 417-land shops. Styling by Emily Springer
Haute Horror	Archive »
Photos by Jeremy Mason McGraw • Styled by Kaye Lee • Art direction by Cassie Darst, Bethany McDonald Monster makeup by Nathan Shelton • Model hair and makeup by Laura Humphrey at Karma Salon...
A Trip to Countryside Cottage	Archive »
A massive selection of jewelry, home décor items, baby merchandise and even barbecue grills and accessories make Countryside Cottage the perfect place to buy gifts. By Savannah Waszczuk
What's Your Buying: Children's Books	Archive »
We asked the library and a couple of children’s stores in Springfield for their best-selling (or most-borrowed) kids books. What’d we find? Classics and new favorites, and lots of kid-friendly... By Natalie Rooney
Hooked On Dance	Archive »
Hooked on Dance for BCFO. October 7, 2011. Photos by Hannah Keathley & Susan Venker.
Bra Art	Archive »
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a Joplin boutique thinks outside the box when it comes to promoting awareness. By Tanja Kern
Dance Trance	Archive »
Lifestyle Editor Savannah Waszczuk tries out Dance Trance Springfield, a new dance fitness studio that uses choreographed routines to get the most out of exercise. By Savannah Waszczuk
Bass Pro Outdoor Fitness Festival	Archive »
The Bass Pro Outdoor Fitness Festival offers 417-landers walks, runs, kayak races and even a full marathon. So put on your sneakers and get healthy in the great outdoors. By Tanja Kern
Karma Salon Owner Ryan Boyle	Archive »
A local stylist gets his big break though a hair show. By John Ray
Growing the Family Tree	Archive »
How a local agency is helping families through the process of adoption. By Natalie Rooney
Big Cat Country	Archive »
The National Tiger Sanctuary in Saddlebrooke is home to exotic big cats who now call the Ozark Mountains home. By Daniel Snyder
Foodie Calendar	Archive »
Where food and your social life collide: Her are a few culinary excursions happening this month in 417-land. By Katie Pollock Estes
Jin's Fine Asian Dining Review	Archive »
A Korean-Japanese dining hybrid is serving up authentic dishes with loads of tasty heat. By Katie Pollock Estes
Well Fed Neighbor Market	Archive »
The Well Fed Neighbor Alliance has opened a new store stocked year-round with locally grown, raised or produced groceries. By Kim Swain
Beauty from the Inside Out	Archive »
After an addition and an intensive remodel and redesign, the Snyder family's lake home is now a gorgeous space for both family getaways and entertaining. By Savannah Waszczuk
Comedy at the Castle	Archive »
Professional comedians provide some giggles to the guests and ghosts of the historic Pythian Castle in Springfield. By Natalie Rooney
Drink of the Month: Mango Fusion	Archive »
What do you get when you mix a little vodka, a little fresh fruity purée and a darling fruity garnish? Deliciousness, that’s what. By Katie Pollock Estes
Yum of the Month: The barbecue pork nachos	Archive »
By Katie Pollock Estes
Seven Good Things	Archive »
These seven dishes or drinks have passed our taste buds and made us rave. They are ranked by level of yumminess.
Dublin's Pass Dining Review	Archive »
Dublin’s Pass offers a pub atmosphere and an Irish-themed menu that’s loaded with bangers, rashers and Guinness every which way. By Katie Pollock Estes