One building dominates the skyline and history of Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs history careens wildly from opulence to horror, from zaniness to prestige, from scandal to intrigue. And yet, one building somehow manages to ...
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A.I. of the 2020s meets stories of the 1920s
A while back, I promised to talk more about artificial intelligence.
A Fuller picture of Eureka Springs history
Most tourists know about the Eureka Springs Historical Museum, but many walk past another slice of nostalgia without even noticing.
In Memoriam: June Westphal, 1938 - 2023
June Westphal was one of the rarest of Eurekans: a native.
A resolution worth keeping
If you haven’t decided on a New Year’s resolution yet, an easy one would be to go see the Museum of Eureka Springs Art.
Tall tales and long horizons
Eureka Springs’ population and economy declined after its 1880s and ’90s heyday, but its history didn’t get any less interesting.
An indulgent date night
A thriving restaurant scene has long been part of Eureka Springs’ draw, so it’s no surprise a few pop up here and there in my upcoming book, Welcome to Eurek...
Hog-killing time
These last few months, I’ve been busy these wrapping up research and fact-checking for the first half of my upcoming book, Welcome to Eureka Springs: The I-S...
Time travel, or something like it
When I started working on my book, I naively thought my collection of a dozen Eureka Springs histories would be enough source material.
Preserving the past, building the future
“The cooling, soothing Ozarks invite you,” coos an early-20th-century promotional pamphlet. “Pure air blows. Pure water flows.”
History of a two-year-old
What do you think might be the shortest amount of time between a city’s founding and the first history written about it?
An unexpected find in Berryville
Happy 144rd birthday, Eureka Springs!
A legacy that endures
Eureka Springs’ rugged natural beauty and crowds of potential buyers have attracted artists and galleries since its earliest days.
When the hipbillies came to Eureka
One rainy weekend in 1973, something exceptional occurred in Eureka Springs – even by its own standards.
A few good reads – and GoodReads
If you’re an avid reader, you probably already know about GoodReads.
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Finally, a graphic novel about Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs has long been a magnet for writers. I am, of course, guilty myself. It’s the reason that literally dozens of books have been written about thi...