A Kansas couple makes their second home in Shell Knob, in a log-style retreat on Table Rock Lake among other fellow Wichitans.

By Gerri Mack, Photos By Edward Biamonte

Learn where to get stomach-dropping and skin-drenching thrills this summer.

By Nichole Lemmon

Branson Landing's children's boutique has special-occasion items sure to inspire the word "cute".

By Katie Pollock

Branson is attracting outposts of new and established wineries.

By Kim Swain

A little town near Kansas City draws 117,000 visitors every year. What's the appeal? (Hint: It's drivable from 417-land).

By Tiesha Miller

What do you do with bored kids who are too old for kiddie art but too young for college? Get them involved in a more grown-up way.

By Robin Harrison

The Las Vegas Strip. The Grand Canyon. The Rockes. And, of course, the World's Largest Prairie Dog. Where to stay and what to do on a grand American road trip.

By Katie Steinmetz

Cafe Roswitha puts a Euro twist on classic tea room fare.

By Katie Pollock

Some notable numbers related to July and this month’s issue (with digits that didn't appear in the print mag).

By Sandy Clark

Willard filmmaker Matt Darst soaked up Springfield for the SATO 48 film challenge.

By Sandy Clark

Prepare yourself—You're about to see work from the best and brightest interior designers in 417-land.

By Savannah Waszczuk, Photos by Edward Biamonte

Venerable Springfield auctioneer Billy Long rattles off some answers to our questions.

By Jeff Houghton