October 2020

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Your Easy Guide to the Ozarks Outdoors

One of the Ozarks’ greatest assets is the abundance of outdoors spaces and activities available so close to home. We asked local experts for their best beginners tips, tricks and hidden gems to help you and your family get outside more.

MORE FROM OCTOBER

Young girl surrounded by pumpkins at Pickin' Patch Farm

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The Best Pumpkin Patches in Southwest, MO

Fall just isn’t fall without pumpkins—or a trip to a pumpkin patch to pick your favorite fall decoration.

Chiliville chicken sandwich at SPLIT Social Kitchen in Springfield MO

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Creative and Well Crafted Dishes Fill the Menu at SPLIT Social Kitchen

SPLIT Social Kitchen takes familiar dishes and takes them up a few notches with creative spins, unexpected ingredients and flawless execution.

Earl Coleman and Steve Grant in high school in Springfield MO

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Meet the 2020 Springfield Public Schools Hall of Fame Inductees

Each year, Springfield Public Schools announces the newest additions to the SPS Hall of Fame. Meet the 2020 inductees, Earl Coleman and Steve Grant.

Fall home decor items from Southwest Missouri boutiques

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Fall in Love with Cozy Autumn Decor

Bring the outdoors in by embracing fall inspired decor that will set the mood for cozy weekends spent at home.