Lifestyle

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

We would like to introduce you to this handsome gentleman. Gunner is a two-year-old Lab mix and he currently is a svelte 74-pounds. Sadly, he and his brother were found as strays a few weeks ago by Yellville Animal Control. We thought for sure someone would come looking for them, but our hopes went unfulfilled and now Gunner is ready to check out of this “hotel” and move on with his furever family. And those humans will be so lucky.

First time I ever saw it was something about, or around, 65 years ago. It was just a huge hole in the side of the bluff overlooking the lower Big Piney River, a fantastic looking cave about 50 or 60 feet above the base of the bluff, and likely 15 or 20 feet down from the peak of it. Inaccessible!

It was almost dark, I was fishing a black topwater chugger of some kind, only about three inches long with a skirt behind it. But it was light enough to see the fish hit, and there wasn’t any doubt he was big and strong.

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.

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.