Denny Ward just hung up his SMTS keys and grabbed a Swinford Realty sign—and the first listing is a stunner. S-K Ranch: 285 acres of seclusion, a 5-acre spring-fed lake so clear you'll see bass eyeballing your lure, and the stables begging for a new herd. If you've ever typed "horse property Madison County" or "Ozark lakefront retreat," stop scrolling. This is it.

Wham-O! Fall hits the 573 with peak foliage exploding in purples, reds, oranges & yellows—sumac, hickories & maples shine thanks to recent rains (per MDC). Chase wind-whipped colors on scenic drives (Hwy 67 to Sam A. Baker + more), hikes (Taum Sauk, Ozark Trail+ more) & old-school fitness amid blazing leaves. Battle nature deficit—get kids out! Click for full guide to scenic routes, hiking trails, and Taste of 573 food reviews. Don’t miss this fiery season! It won't last long

Country girls are, for the most part, more accepting of people and their place in this world. Country women are easy-going and, generally speaking, are not afraid to get their hands dirty.  They are fine not having Uber to drive them to the coffee shop.  They are happy to survive without the latest iPhone, and, truth be told, living in a tiny 2000-dollar-a-month crackerbox apartment with a roommate —a country girl is okay with missing out on that one.  Meet Reagan Evans, coun

USS LST-325, a historic World War II landing ship