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They're coming!!!
Discover how to attract Ruby-throated Hummingbirds to your garden! Learn the secrets to make your space hummingbird-friendly this summer.
Thomas Smugala
3 min read


The Danseuse of the Spring
Discover the enchanting tale of the Danseuse, Ezra, a ballet dancer raised by wolves. Dive into the world of the Danseuse and her journey.
Thomas Smugala
8 min read


A Winter Harvest
The Earth changes and shifts its tune when Old Man Winter delivers 0-degree weather. Ice crystals open the curtain, the song of the wind...
Thomas Smugala
7 min read


Herbal Field Trip to Feel Better
A 573 field trip to Sacred Fire Farms to get the scoop on health-riddled herbs. Saturday, Jan 14—573 Magazine will take a field trip to...
Thomas Smugala
1 min read


TINY HOUSE, BIG WIN
Recently, 573 held a contest for the best recurring dream. The winner would get a weekend stay at The Tiny Houses of French Village.
Thomas Smugala
4 min read


573 Magazine's Ho-Ho-Holiday Guide
Explore 573 Magazine's Ho-Ho-Holiday Guide for local gifts and experiences. Discover unique presents and support small businesses
Bettylissimo
8 min read


Snow Birds -the kind that come here
Last week when I wrote the Winter Love Affair story, I had no idea it would snow a day later. I thought I would get bombarded for posting a snow story in mid-November. Who knew that the Old Farmers Almanac would be so correct about Missouri having an early and heavy winter with lots of snow? Juncos always show up on the first snow of the year... When I woke up and saw the snow, the very first thing I saw was a dark-eyed Junco bird. People always told me those Juncos alway
Thomas Smugala
2 min read


My Winter Love Affair
Discover the magic of winter in 'My Winter Love Affair.' Relive cherished memories and embrace the warmth of winter with loved ones.
Thomas Smugala
3 min read


Friendship Resurgence
Discover the essence of true friendship at Ball Mill Resurgence. Explore how friendship thrives in nature's playground at Ball Mill
Thomas Smugala
7 min read


A 1/2 DAY-TRIP
Feel like a float trip but don't have a lot of time to travel, and you want to avoid the crowds? At Bonne Terre, just off Hwy 67, you'll...
Thomas Smugala
2 min read


Gathering Yarrow
Walking into a tall field to harvest medicinal plants, I lose track of time and space, yet stay grounded. The honey bees come to visit...
Bettylissimo
3 min read


Fall Fly Fishing
There's nothing quite as relaxing as fly-fishing in the fall. The 573 is blessed to have many trout fishing hot spots, both public and...
Bettylissimo
2 min read


The Garden of Edan
Wow. I had my fourth visit to Millstream Gardens Conservation Area. It's unbelievable. I mean, how can so many incredible parks be...
Bettylissimo
1 min read


Our Friendly Neighborhood Bushwhacker
Join 573 Magazine as we explore the life and times of Local Civil War Guerrilla Bushwhacker, Sam Hildebrand.
Bettylissimo
6 min read


Welcome To The Big Show
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the biggest showers (50-100 meteors seen per hour), and it occurs every year around this time,...
Thomas Smugala
1 min read


Snorkeling 573 -a no brainer!
Everyone has seen them in the streams and on the beaches of sunny areas. Yes, the snorkeler is a gregarious creature often seen in pairs...
Edna King
3 min read


What's In The Water Over There?
Now that the dog days are upon us, one of the most popular recreational activities is floating down a river with friends on a tube, raft,...
Thomas Smugala
5 min read


Flyboys
The Farmington Skate Park—the first thing that comes to mind is the stereotypical skater punk. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The...
Thomas Smugala
2 min read


Honeysuckle
You just can’t resist the sweet temptation of the honeysuckle. With the help of Anna and Leah Burcham, we went on a honeysuckle safari. ...
Edna King
2 min read


Clear. Cool. Water. by ZuZu Smugala
As a teenager living in a small town, it was easy to take all the wonderful things about living in the country for granted. Like...
Thomas Smugala
4 min read
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