In all 50 states, hikers in America’s State Parks will kick off the new year with healthy, fun, outdoor experiences as part of the annual First Day Hikes event. This year for First Day Hikes, the State Parks of Arkansas will not offer guided hikes at any location. However, self-guided walks and hikes are encouraged on the “First Weekend,” on January 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Visitors who log their hikes
Whittington Park provided a natural background for Karen Watson Reeves as she demonstrates Shoulder Stand Pose. Photography – Fred Padilla By Karen Watson ReevesBeing a mom and a grandmom to nothing but boys who love sports, I have spent many hours sitting on hard bleachers at baseball fields across the country. But I can “safe”ly say that I have never done the inversion Shoulder Stand Pose from the bleachers. Maybe
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
Register now for the January 9 race. Mark your calendars for the 2021 Ouachita Gravel Grind Bike Race, which will take place Saturday, January 9, 10:00am, near Jessieville, Arkansas. Hosted by SHAM Events, the 2021 OGG will include a 50K TT race and 50K tour. Both the race and tour will have time trial starts.The start/finish for the TT will start on W Main Haul Rd, approximately 1 mile north
Christi Nation, author of Happiness Actions By Christi Nation“Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson There is a scene in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade where it looks like Indy cannot cross an impossible chasm. When he stepped out in faith, the invisible bridge revealed itself to be camouflaged. He decided to cross the bridge without knowing HOW he was
Use paper towel and toilet paper rolls and egg cartons as seed starting containers. Clip the bottom as shown below. By Lin Johnson You can save money starting your own seed, especially when you can make seed starting containers with recycled materials. Homemade trays are easy to make by recycling commonly used items around the house. Here are 3 options for making homemade seed starting containers using recycled materials –
By Peggy Lindsey Every New Year offers each of us an opportunity to step forth. Traditionally, the list making of the annual resolutions taps into our desire of a fresh start to bring that which we want into fruition. Whether it is losing those extra holiday pounds, finishing our To-Do list, or even making more time for those we love, our goals are centered upon those things that matter most
The 100th anniversary of Hot Springs National Park (HSNP) will be celebrated with monthly and year-long events throughout 2021. The public is invited to attend any and all of the family-friendly and FREE events. All are interactive, educational, and full of opportunities to connect with, not just Hot Springs National Park rangers, but other park partners as well. Several, like the Junior Ranger Day and Thermal Springs Festival, are geared
Returning those overdue books will not cost a cent in the future at Garland County Library. By Paul KagebeinBeginning January 1, 2021, the Garland County Library will no longer charge patrons overdue fines for late returns. All previously existing overdue fines will be automatically forgiven and removed from patron accounts. Many other libraries across North America have already transitioned to fine free. Studies have shown that fines have little impact
A Hot Springs community artist uses the fiber arts studio at Emergent Arts. Emergent Arts is now offering community artists access to its studios through a new membership program. The Emergent Arts studio membership program supports artists by providing access to tools, equipment, and communal creative space. The program provides a space for artists to work adjacent to students and established artists similarly to an artist residency or fine art
by Alison CraneNew Year’s Resolutions in practice don’t work very well for me. In fact, I am fifty-one and I’m pretty sure I have yet to completely accomplish a single resolution. For example: the kitchen cabinets that I was reorganizing, painting and lining … four of them still need to be done almost four years later and that was my only resolution that year. Am I lazy? Maybe. Or maybe
Michelle Crandell used the Tarot of the New Vision deck for a reading for January 2021. By Michelle CrandellThe deck you read from shapes the interpretation of the reading. For January 2021, I chose the Tarot of the New Vision deck. It is an unusual deck because the images show the scene “looking out” from the card. It is as if you are standing “behind” the image in the card.
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(L to R) Johnette Connelly Taylor, niece of “Killer Wife” first victim, Joe Connelly; Evaline Rowland Connelly (no relation to Johnette), sister of the third victim, Don Rowland; and Bitty Martin, author. Bitty Martin has completed her second Hot Springs true crime, Killer Wife: The True Story of Bonnie Connelly and the Men
By Chana Prince Greetings Fellow Travelers, March 2026 carries powerful turning-point energy. The Total Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 3 brings emotional insight and practical clarity. Virgo asks for refinement—health, habits, work, and daily devotion come into focus. What feels messy now is ready to be organized with
Thousands of plants will be for sale at the Garden Show. Save the date – Garland County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show one day only on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Entry is free
by Susan Koenig Springs around the corner.Our excitement builds. Our need to dig in the dirt will soon be fulfilled. We’re planning our gardens and shopping seed catalogs. We’re preparing our pots and watching video blogs. We’re dreaming of the garden and buying seeds and plants, And figuring how to get rid of the squash bugs and ants! The sun’s rays
