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Get Fit with an Evening Bike Ride

Bicycle Outlet’s Monday Night Ride is a great way to get out and about in the community and get your heart pumping while you’re at it. We gave it a try to see what it’s like.
5 Ways to Enjoy Art in the Sunshine
Arts & Culture

5 Ways to Enjoy Art in the Sunshine

Think enjoying art means spending an entire afternoon inside a museum? Well think again! Now is the perfect time of year to get out and...

may 2022 | Art, Outdoors
A Canyon Stroll at Gulf Stream State Park
Things to Do

A Canyon Stroll at Grand Gulf State Park

The Grand Gulf State Park, a two-and-a-half-hour trip southeast of Springfield, offers geological views and is an excellent place to have...

may 2022 | Outdoors, Parks, Trails, Travel
Custom Vans to Fuel Your Wildest Dreams
Camping

Custom Vans to Fuel Your Wildest Dreams

These local businesses create custom vans for all your adventures.

may 2022 | Travel
Where to Pick Strawberries in southwest MO
Things to Do

U-Pick Strawberry Farms in Southwest Missouri

Check out these U-pick strawberry farms—where the fruit hits its peak in May—and collect some of nature’s candy for you and your family.

may 2022 | Family, Food, Kids, Outdoors

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Nicole Brown gives a tour of Sculpture Walk Springfield
Life

Explore Downtown Springfield’s Sculpture Walk

Whether you’re new to town or a seasoned citizen, what better way to explore a city than through its art? That’s the idea behind Sculpture...

apr 22 2022 | Art, Downtown Springfield
Spring Blooming Trees
Things to Do

Spring Blooming Trees in Southwest Missouri

We’ve gathered up four of our favorite local spots to stroll into spring and catch a bud in bloom.

apr 2022 | Flowers, Outdoors, Parks, Spring
Tie and Timber outdoor seating
Features

The Best Patios in Southwest Missouri

We’ve emerged from bitter-winter, false spring and second winter and now we’re ready for warm sun all the time. Celebrate by diving feet...

apr 01 2022 | Downtown Springfield, Drinks, Food, Outdoors
Roaring River State Park in Cassville MO
Waterways

Getaway to Cassville

Head south to Cassville, Missouri for one of southwest Missouri's most popular parks, beloved for its crystal clear water and abundant...

apr 2022 | Fishing, Getaways, Lakes, Trails
Marigolds
Gardening

What to Plant Right Now

Take advantage of southwest Missouri’s long planting season, and choose colorful plants that will spruce up your flowerbeds all summer long.

apr 2022 | Flowers, Gardening, Outdoors
Stock photo of father and son fishing
Waterways

3 Places to Take the Kids Fishing

Spend a day of super-low-key fishing with your family. These three spots are great for fishing beginners—but more experienced anglers will...

mar 2022 | Family, Fishing, Kids, Outdoors
Lakeview trail overlooking Stockton Lake in Missouri
Trails

Best Hiking Trails in the Ozarks

The Ozarks are a wonderland of trails, both hidden and super-accessible. From a stroll on the Ozark Greenways to an adventurous hike to a...

mar 2022 | Features, Hiking, Outdoors, Trails
417 Magazine's Kids Camps
Life

Best Kids Summer Camps In Southwest Missouri

Help your child develop character, learn life skills and discover new interests. No matter what your child is into, there’s a summer camp...

mar 01 2022 | Education, Family, Kids, Local Activities
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