Blog

Start planning your next trip to Joplin by reading our stories all about what to do, our history, and so much more.

First Thursday ArtWalk

There are a couple of monthly events in Joplin whose names are so similar that people – understandably – tend…

In this age of 24/7 accessibility, we feel impatient if we can’t get something right away. But there’s a lot…

It’s a pretty special thing to watch a business grow, to see an idea emerge into reality, then expand and…

My husband Travis is not a picky eater. But when it comes to wings, he will only eat at Hackett…

Learning doesn’t have to stop at end of school week (although kids might want it to). Many places in the…

To me, the arrival of the weekend is like savoring a piece of rich, dark chocolate after a day of…

Have you ever wanted to make your own jewelry? A glass ornament? Ceramic dinnerware? Or maybe you’d like to paint…

I’m lured by her sweet song more often than I care to admit. Like countless others, I’m drawn to the…

It’s like HGTV meets the History channel. Home for the Holidays, a tour of historic homes in Joplin, is inspirational…

This morning, I was standing at my kitchen counter whisking an egg for breakfast when, suddenly, I felt my skin…

I’m a sucker for windows. I crave natural light. Anywhere I go, I immediately seek out a spot near a…

It’s easy to support a local shop in Joplin when it’s comparable to – or even better than – stores…

Results 13 - 24 of 99