Hardy — like a step back in time

Hardy — like a step back in time

HARDY -- From the great outdoors to shopping, browsing, or relaxing the day away, Hardy is one town in the Ozark Gateway region that provides all this and more in Sharp County. From its historic downtown full of shops and eateries to the nearby Spring River to swim,...

All in a day’s trip

All in a day’s trip

Where can you visit three parks each within a 15-mile radius of each other, all in one day? Right in the Ozark Gateway Region, of course. No matter where you start: Powhatan, Lake Charles or Davidsonville, fun awaits all year ’round.  At Powhatan State Park in...

A taste worth the trip

A taste worth the trip

Cave City’s watermelons aren’t touted as the sweetest in the world for no reason. One bite into one of these sweet, juicy melons makes it worth the trip.  The rich, sandy soil that is exclusive to the 20-mile-radius surrounding Cave City is what gives the melons such...

Horseshoe Bend offers more than just retirement

Horseshoe Bend offers more than just retirement

More than just a retirement community, Horseshoe Bend offers much to see and do, whether for a day, weekend, or even longer. With a beautiful lake with cabins and a marina, as well as bowling, restaurants, shopping, golf, and more, it’s no wonder it’s where many have...

Couple recognized for film fest success

Couple recognized for film fest success

Nineteen years ago, Dale Cole discovered that Bob and Judy Pest had been working with the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival.  Bob was on their board and Judy had been writing grants for the organization. So, Cole asked Bob if he thought a film festival could be a...