October 1, 2020

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Yoga: Benefits of Chair Yoga

Chair pose, demonstrated by yoga instructor, Karen Watson Reeves, benefits flexibility and strength. Photography – Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson Reeves Did you know we have two classes a week at The Yoga Place taught from a chair? (And as in all our scheduled classes, safety precautions such as temperature check, wearing a mask anytime students are not on the mat, and mats placed appropriate distance for protection, are in

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Alford Creates Beautiful No-Brush Artwork

No-brushes technique works perfectly for artist, Christina Alford. Christina Alford is an 18-year-old artist and musician living in Greenwood, Mississippi. Since the age of 8 years old, she has had a passion to write music and create vivid paintings with her no brushes technique. When Christina creates, her only tools are her fingers. Her no-brush finger painting technique allows her to produce top quality fine art pieces that are filled

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Get Local Info on Hot Springs’ YouTube Channel

Take a break from the Netflix bingeing and head to the Visit Hot Springs YouTube channel! That’s right, Hot Springs has a YouTube channel and it’s full of fun Hot Springs things to do, delicious meals to enjoy and unique vacation experiences!  Find health and spa services, family activities, and places to stay. Dining, entertainment, and indoor and outdoor activities. Visitors be sure to check out YouTube for ideas on

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Arkansas 2020 Travel Guide Now Online

The Arkansas 2020 Travel Guide is now available at www.arkansas.com/discover-arkansas. Published by Arkansas Tourism, the monthly digital publication highlights events, activities and trip ideas in The Natural State. If you’re in the mood for fall road trips, pumpkins, and scenic waterfront views, there are several guides to choose. Arkansas Motorcycling Guide; Arkansas State Parks Guide; Water and Woods Magazine; Arkansas Cycling Guide; Arkansas Travel Guide + Highway Map. Load up

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Northwoods Full Moon Bike Ride Oct 2 & 31

The Northwoods Full Moon Rides are a don’t miss event for our biking community and everyone’s invited! Come ride with us! This year we have a bonus full moon in October which means even more chances to join in on the fun!!  After each ride, the stoke continues with a little grillin’ and tunes! Don’t miss out… our community is growing and we want YOU to be a part of

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2nd Annual Güdrun Mountain Bike Festival Nov 13–15

Riders fill one lane of Central Avenue during Slow Roll Ride of first Güdrun Festival in 2019. Registration is now open for the Second Annual Güdrun Mountain Bike Festival, a 3-day celebration Nov. 13 – 15 of Hot Springs’ internationally acclaimed Northwoods system of bike trails. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, pre-registration is required. Registration will be online-only until November 12. To register now, visit the brand new Northwoods website: http://www.northwoodstrails.org.

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Top 5 Camping Spots in Hot Springs

Sleep under the stars in beautiful Hot Springs National Park! Roast marshmallows with your friends and family at Catherine’s Landing or watch the sunset along the shoreline at Lake Ouachita.  Hot Springs offers so many campground options with something for every kind of camp enthusiast! Start planning your fall camping adventure now with our top five spots to escape in nature in Hot Springs. Gulpha Gorge Campground If you’re looking

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Flavor 101: The Versatile Cranberry

Fresh, frozen or cried, cranberries are tasty and packed with nutrients. By Eve Victory Ah Fall – -beautiful colors, fuzzy sweaters, comfort foods, and the beginning of the holidays.  Our senses perk up and welcome wonderful flavors like pumpkin spice, apple cinnamon and cranberries. Cranberries are much more than just something to throw into your baked goods or your cereal.  Available in fresh, frozen and dried forms, cranberries are packed

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Master Gardeners – Planting Fall Onions

How to Plant for a Great Harvest Next Year! Plant onions in the fall for a head start on a spring harvest. By Lin Johnson Planting in the fall allows onions to easily become established in the cool temperatures of autumn. The bulbs then go dormant for winter and come back to life in early spring. That late fall growth gives them a big head start over spring-planted onions. When

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Uptown Hot Springs is Delightful Vacation Getaway

The Uptown District, centered around Historic Park Avenue, is not to be missed during your vacation getaway to Hot Springs. Over the past several years, historic buildings have been revitalized and new businesses have been born – creating a boom in Uptown. Today, driving through Uptown you’ll find motor courts from the 1950s renovated to mid-century modern magic, a small batch coffee roastery serving up the perfect cup of coffee

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Master Gardeners: When to Divide Daylilies and Irises

Daylilies and irises do well when divided every few years. By Barbara Stalion Late summer up to 6-8 weeks before the first frost is the best time for dividing daylilies and irises in Garland County. Though it is not necessary to divide them annually, every few years is good.  Look for signs of crowding. When too crowded they will not bloom as much. The old- fashioned ditch daylilies might need

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Abuse is Never Your Fault

Every year, more than a million women all over the world suffer abuse and it comes in many forms. By Peggy Lindsey Women of all ages dream of the happy lives they will enjoy with their beloveds beside them. A blossoming relationship overflows with love, tenderness, and consideration as each shows up wearing the mask of perfection.  “I have found ‘the one’”, proclaims many a bride, and they walk down

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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