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Northwoods Full Moon Bike Ride September 2

Full moons are awesome and mountain bikes are too. The Northwoods Full Moon Rides are a don’t miss event for our biking community and everyone’s invited! Come ride with the biking community Monday, September 2! After each ride, the stoke continues with a little grillin’ and tunes! Don’t miss out… our community is growing and they want YOU to be a part of it! The rides will be no drop

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Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Announces New Virtual Platform for Upcoming Event

GATHER to screen Thursday, August 20th, 7:00 PM Central on Doc Film Fest’s New Virtual Platform. The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF) announced today that for the first time in the history of the organization, the 2020 festival will be available on a virtual screening platform. In addition, the festival will continue to invest in the next generation of filmmakers by providing access to free Q&As, panels, and workshops

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On Angels’ Wings Healing and Coaching – Dreams

By Peggy LindseyHello Dear Friends,August arrived today, almost out of nowhere. Deep within the dog days of summer with the blazing heat so prevalent here in Arizona, it is often easy to slip into a sleepy stupor. Fresh lemonade and afternoon naps seem quite appropriate for such a time! Perhaps even more so given all we have experienced thus far in 2020. Yet, submerged below that sleepy surface something beckons. We find ourselves in

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The Power of Hope

A wise, unknown person once said, “Hope is the bird that sensesthe dawn and carefully starts to sing while it is still dark.” …Hope – the feeling that what is wanted can be had orthat events will turn out for the best. By Peggy LindseyLife changed in a blink of an eye. Our daily routines rudely jolted as we scrambled to understand the magnitude of alteration that was taking place.

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The Lion’s Gate: Receiving Empowerment

By Peggy LindseyEvery year the Lion’s Gate opens around July 26 and stays open until about August 12 with its peak on August 8, and it is a time of increased cosmic energy flowing between the physical and spiritual realms. Honored for thousands of years, it is known as a time of great energetic influx and activation.  This gateway is marked by the alignment of the Earth with the star Sirius. This

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Master Gardeners: Saving a Struggling Hanging Basket

Bringing your hanging basket back to life can be as simple as replantingit into a larger vessel allowing its roots to spread out and absorb more nutrients. By Lin JohnsonWhen a well-cared-for plant suddenly begins to lose its luster in mid-summer, the cause is almost always overgrown roots in an undersized container. Once a plant’s roots have become wound tightly together, it is nearly impossible for them to absorb water

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Flavor 101: Savings in Your own Refrigerator!

For tasty leftovers, pasta dishes are much like soups in that youcan combine just about anything to make a hearty meal By Eve VictoryWith so many memes going around about 2020, it is nearly impossible to feel positive about anything some days. That has prompted me to think about how I can do things differently in my own home simply to change the general malaise. There are all sorts of

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Yoga: Benefits of Downward Facing Dog

Karen Watson Reeves has found another beautiful Arkansas location to demonstrate Downward Facing Dog Pose. By Karen Watson ReevesDownward Facing Dog is one of the most commonly recognized yoga poses, one that even those who do not practice yoga are familiar with. Yet in the over two years that I have been writing this column, I am just getting around to speaking about it. I suppose it is like living

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Arts & The Park Festival Sets New Dates for 2020

Studio Tour artists Jim and Barbara Larkin, Fox Pass Pottery. Arts & The Park, the ten-day celebration of the arts held each spring in Hot Springs, Arkansas has been rescheduled for September 25 – October 3 with outdoor and virtual offerings. Arts & The Park is hosted by the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance as part of the organization’s mission to celebrate the arts and culture of the Hot Springs area. Previous Arts &

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Bicycling: Add It to Your Pandemic To-Do List

Pack up the family and choose one of Hot Springs’ many beautiful trails for a day adventure. By Diana HampoLife during a pandemic is hard and can get boring. But not in Hot Springs. Recently I rallied the troops, my husband, our 17-year-old son and a friend, who is staying with us right now. We went down to the Hot Springs Bicycle Touring Company on Broadway, across from the Farmer’s

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Enjoying Nature: Dog Walking Delights in The Spa City

Spend quality time with your furry friends by treating yourself and them to a reviving walk through the beauty of the Hot Springs area. By Diana HampoWalking your dog in Hot Springs, Arkansas isn’t a chore. It’s a delight because we are in a beautiful National Park! So, put your pooch on a leash, stuff a plastic bag in your pocket, and get ready to walk. Four of my favorite

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New Salon Opens in Hot Springs

The Hair Lounge is a new beauty salon that offers something for everyone. The doors are opened under the management of Tina Broughton, a native to Hot Springs who has styled hair for 35 years. Along with her expertise, Tina has a current staff of six personnel with a wide variety of specialized talents to meet anyone’s needs in the realm of beauty. Maddison Rose, hairstylist/makeup artist, specializes in flash

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“Moku Playland”   Photo of Kate Zunick Courtesy of Hot Springs Sister City  Kate Zunick relaxes in one of the most beloved features of the Moku Playland exhibit — a giant wooden “hot springs” tub filled with hundreds of smooth wooden balls inspired by the bubbling thermal waters of Hot Springs.  Hidden somewhere among the

A One-of-a-Kind Wooden Play Experience Arrives in Downtown Hot Springs 

Moku Playland Pop-Up Opens June 1 with Interactive, Screen-Free Fun for Families  Families and visitors to downtown Hot Springs will have the opportunity to experience a unique style of hands-on play this summer as Moku Playland opens June 1 for a special month-long pop-up at 831 Central Avenue.  Open Thursday-Tuesday

World Championship Bathtub Races Set for June 6 

The Hot Springs Fire Department entry nears the finish line in the 2025 Running of the Tubs. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  The lineup is complete for the 2026 Stueart Pennington World Championship Running of the Tubs bathtub races through historic downtown Hot Springs. The race starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday,

Yoga: Two Months at The Yoga Place 

Where are we?” Missy Conry and Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensCan you spot where we took this picture? Take a selfie in front of the same mural and text to 501-651-0545 for a free drop-in class! You can also text us for hints if you need a clue.  As we reflect