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The Blues Highway 61: Missouri’s Gateway to the Blues
Today, U.S. Highway 61, known as the "Blues Highway 61" for its rich blues music heritage along the Mississippi River, celebrates its 100th anniversary. In Southeast Missouri, especially Cape Girardeau, residents are excited because they received the Missouri House resolution honoring the Missouri Blues Highway 61. To celebrate the Blues Highway's history, they have also launched exhibits, concerts, and events to welcome visitors and share this musical and cultural legacy. 5
Thomas Smugala
4 min read


What Is Beauty? The True Meaning of Beauty in Life
Meet Madison Sprenkel, founder of Beauty With Grace, and discover the true meaning of all beauty in life, from inner beauty and real beauty to grace beauty and more. Explore beauty ins, beauty new ideas, best beauty tips, special makeup, young & beauty, and young beauty that inspire confidence and authenticity.
Thomas Smugala
3 min read


A PERFECT 573 SPRING DAY TRIP
Ready to chase the ultimate 573 spring adventure? Our new story maps out the perfect day, hitting Missouri's most epic springs and shut-ins! Start at mind-blowing **Big Spring**—276 million gallons of crystal-clear 58°F water roaring out daily and creating its own river. Cruise to **Alley Spring** for a peaceful paved loop around the 155-ft-deep pool and the 1894 historic gristmill. Then cool off with a swim in the 40-ft cascade at **Rocky Falls** (that ancient volcanic rock
Thomas Smugala
4 min read


The Whimsical Whimsy of 573
Discover the playful charm of The Whimsical Whimsy of 573. Dive into a world where whimsy thrives, exploring delightful spots across the 573 region!
Thomas Smugala
5 min read


The Most Instagrammable Wedding Venue at Edg-Clif
Nestled on over 700 acres in scenic Washington County, Missouri, Edg-Clif Vineyard, Winery & Brewery is a quiet, family-owned gem—a true haven for couples seeking a one-of-a-kind, vineyard & winery wedding venue that creates an intimate backdrop for their wedding day. Set amid breathtaking Ozark Mountain landscapes, rolling hills, and views overlooking the spring-fed clear waters of the Fourche à Renault River, the award-winning Edg-Clif Winery is a wedding photographer's dre
Thomas Smugala
3 min read


Showering Your Family with Love & Safety: Aging in Place Missouri
When dementia made the old tub unsafe, we turned a tiny 573 bathroom into a safe, beautiful upgrade. Here’s exactly how we did it — so your family can age in place with love.
Denelle Smugala
4 min read


Nickie’s Skyhoundz: Disc Dog Missouri Champion
Meet Nickie Nowak — Disc Dog Missouri powerhouse turning her Weingarten farm into a Skyhoundz training paradise with champion Australian Shepherds Leo and High Roller. Full story + training tips
Thomas Smugala
8 min read


Denny's World Now!
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.
Thomas Smugala
6 min read
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