Lifestyle

Route 358 comes to MOTS

Route 358’s tracks have that love for their craft feeling. You know these guys would be amazing to see live after hearing just a few songs “You almost itch for it.” Best known for bending and blending of Americana music, Route 358 has been touring for the past 6 years in support of their first two albums “Fragile Hearts,” which received national and international air play, and their 2020 release “Peregrination I,” which continues in that same trajectory.
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First River

Buffalo National River Partners is pleased to be partnering with The Ozark Society in showing the Ozark Society film, First River: How Arkansas Saved a National Treasure. As part of the educational programming of the Buffalo National River Partners, the movie will be shown on Tuesday evening, July 26, 2022 at the South Campus of North Arkansas College in Room M143. The movie will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the location is 1515 Pioneer Drive, Harrison, Arkansas.
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Building a Culture of Reading

The ability to read well is one of the most crucial skills we can give our students, and today I’d like to encourage you to join in our efforts to build a culture of reading in Arkansas. Reading is not simply one skill of many that we choose to master.
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Venomous Spiders of Arkansas

Luckily, there are ONLY four types of poisonous spiders in Arkansas! And fortunately, they only bite when disturbed or provoked. It’s important to remember that spiders would rather run away from you than bite. If you come across one of the spiders listed below, please DO NOT
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Summer Road Trip in Arkansas

Summer always brings back memories of my family’s road trips to Petit Jean State Park and other adventures around Arkansas. Whether I was in the back seat as a kid or driving my own daughters, there was always a lot to see and do as we explored the state.
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HEDGEROWS

Have you ever thought of establishing hedgerows? Maybe some got established on their own by taking over a fence line. What benefits do they offer? Can they potentially provide income to the landowner? These are some things for us to think about on our land that may offer many benefits.
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July is National Watermelon and Blueberry Month

July is when we celebrate “Red, Blue and You!” This celebration happens not only as a Nation but in our homes. I was reminded that July is National Blueberry and Watermelon Month. The beautiful colors of red and blue mixed cause the food products to look like all American Dishes for the whole month of July. Fresh blueberry muffins with cream cheese and cold watermelon slices are one of my favorite summer breakfast menus. There are endless ways to love blueberries this summer including the classics: adding blueberries to our cereal and salads, as well as, snacking on them throughout the day.
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Smoke alarms save lives

Rogers — Springdale residents can sign up for a free smoke alarm installation from the American Red Cross Northwest Arkansas Chapter and Springdale Fire Department on May 14, 2022. “Our goal is to save lives,” said Julie Brown, Executive Director of American Red Cross of Northwest Arkansas Chapter.
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A trip to The Little Rock Zoo

Every one loves animals, or at least most people do. One spot that is poplar, a nice day trip, and not cost an arm and leg to enjoy the day. One thing that can make this trip less expensive is to pack a picnic lunch and go out to your vehicle and enjoy lunch and then return back to finish seeing the animals and the different sites around the zoo. The is admission and a parking fee, but it is minimal for a day trip. The zoo is stroller friendly and ADA accessible. Strollers and wheelchairs are available for rent through the Safari Trader Market at the front entrance.
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