Independence Day has a double meaning here in our charming city of Eureka Springs, Arkansas because the city was first founded and named on July 4, 1879. Today, Eureka is known for its rich Victorian history, bustling tourism, radical inclusion and beautiful people. It is very easy to walk the historic streets and feel transported back in time. Join us this July 4th for Jamboreeka! Check out one of my earlier blog-posts explaining Eureka's connection to Independence Day here. Eureka Springs...

Native Americans once told of a mysterious natural healing spring in the Arkansas Ozarks. Spanish explorers scoured this area seeking the elusive "Fountain of Youth". And in the 19th century, the town of Eureka Springs with its amazing healing springs grew to be a world-renowned Victorian health resort. Partaking freely of the water, scores of visitors regained health and vitality, apparently cured of their many ills. From blindness to baldness, from piles to paralysis, the curative power of...

Posts like this are vitally important to the complex fabric of our lives. Love, support, guidance, connection . . . just look around you . . . it's here . . . you're in Eureka Springs. While strides towards acceptance, representation and change continue to struggle under this administration in America in 2026, members of the LGBTQIA+ community continue to face an uphill battle, which takes a toll on the majority of mental health in the community. As we continue to battle for acceptance in...