“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 balls is a special surprise: a uniquely shaped “chicken” ball that children and families love trying to spot during their
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 on the past two months in our new studio location, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support from
Registration is now open for the Eighth Annual Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival on Hot Springs’ acclaimed Northwoods Trails. The mountain bike extravaganza annually attracts hundreds of bikers of all abilities to Northwoods, which has been voted the No. 1 trail system in Arkansas six times. There are events geared for professionals, novice riders, and beginners alike. This year’s Gudrun Festival is being moved to October 23 – 25, two weeks
In Tarot, this is the Celtic Cross Ten-Card Spread. —photo by Steve Bonner. By Michelle Crandell There are many Tarot spreads, specific configurations of Tarot cards. Each spread provides insight into a particular problem or situation the seeker has in mind. The message a reading gives is determined by how many cards get used, where they are placed and the focus/intention of the reader and seeker Some typical spreads include: ONE CARD DRAW: Gives a
By Chana Prince Greeting Fellow Travelers, June 2026 arrives like a soft golden doorway between worlds — a month where the heart becomes wiser than the mind and intuition begins leading the way forward. Jupiter in Cancer opens currents of emotional healing, creativity, homecoming, and soulful connection, reminding us that tenderness is strength and love is a guiding force. Uranus entering Gemini awakens brilliant new ideas, unexpected conversations, and creative breakthroughs, while Saturn and
Michelle Kveum, OBHAW Clinical Director, and Jared Eakin, Executive Director of Scars & Stripes. Ouachita Behavioral Health & Wellness (OBHAW) and Scars & Stripes, Inc. have partnered to provide coordinated services for veterans in Garland County, combining clinical behavioral health care with case management, housing support, and benefits navigation. Veterans can contact either organization directly to access services. Services through Scars & Stripes are provided at no cost. Garland County is home to approximately 7,875 veterans, representing
Beware the Poison Ivy! Know your leaves. By Sharon Dent Have you noticed poison ivy more than normal this year? It seems diffused. Not big clumps but scattered all over. If you come in contact with it, wash your hands and other affected areas within 15 minutes with dishwashing detergent. Do it again. For good measure, wash your hands often with dishwashing detergent even when you are not aware of encountering poison ivy.
By Peggy Lindsey Our childhood years contained many lessons of DOs and DO NOTs, forming our minds and hearts of what was acceptable, what was possible, and even what would make us worthy of love. Conformity was taught at the very beginning. Rarely were children encouraged to acknowledge their own uniqueness . . . to be a sovereign individual within a family or community. And now, many years later, we are
Wallace Stone was named the Historic Preservation Champion by the Hot Springs Metro Partnership. What makes a man buy an abandoned piece of property, close to the railroad tracks – a property that once housed an auto repair joint and machine welding shop, with the vision of creating an outrageously luxurious Airbnb, one that sleeps 42, an entire baseball team, and parents? Wallace Stone had the audacity to believe he could transform
Planning meals before you head to the store allows time to consider your family’s schedule for the week and what they need nutritionally to keep going and growing. By Alison Crane Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Being a savvy shopper can protect your pocketbook and your health. First, keep in mind that supermarkets are literally marketing machines. Years of research have resulted in a layout designed to keep you spending
Katy Grainger’s journey through sepsis, limb loss, survival, and rebuilding a life with purpose. By Rick Bontkowski Katy Grainger remembers waking up alone on the floor of her Hawaii home unable to understand why her body was shutting down. The room was dark. Her body ached. She struggled to piece together where she was and how she got there. Just hours earlier, she believed she was dealing with a small infection
Mayan Dryden and Zack Dryden. Potters cross their arms because idle hands make… more pottery. And they’re already out of shelf space. Mayan, Jennifer, & Zack. The guy behind the scenes. Photographer…Jeremy Rodgers Dryden Pottery, a cornerstone of American ceramic arts and a local “hidden gem,” is proud to announce its 80th anniversary this April 2026. Nestled in the quiet community of Whittington Valley—just off the beaten path from the bustling Bathhouse Row—Dryden Pottery has reached an
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“One in a Million” Directed by Itab Azzam & Jack MacInnes Featured in the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Wednesday | October 14 | 4:30 PM Arlington Hotel Cinema 1 October is here at last, bringing festivals, fall fun, and, hopefully, some cooler days. One of the season’s biggest highlights is the 35th
Greetings, Fellow Travelers, October 2027 carries a powerful Libra-to-Scorpio progression, shifting the collective focus from relationships, balance, and cooperation toward deeper truth, intimacy, transformation, and emotional honesty. Mercury turns retrograde October 7 in Scorpio, encouraging reflection around communication, trust, shared resources, and unresolved emotional matters. Venus enters Scorpio October 8,
Staff member RoMaecia Thomas and daughter Leilani are enjoying Fish-O-Ween at Family Park. By Annie GerberFish-O-Ween Join us for our annual fall festival and fishing derby, Fish-O-Ween, on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Family Park (215 Family Park Road). All ages are invited to enjoy a
Tinderbox Gallery will launch Room for Strangers, a new curatorial initiative bringing original contemporary artwork into hospitality spaces, this October at Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court in Hot Springs. The inaugural installation features three paintings by Texas artist George Zupp in Room 11. Rooted in the people, humor, and landscapes of
