Garvan Gardens is the ultimate spring Southern outdoor adventure destination. As spring blooms across the South, there’s no better time to embark on a vibrant outdoor adventure than at Garvan Woodland Gardens at 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs (Garland County). Nestled in the heart of......
By Linda Henderson In case you never look at social media, television news or read a newspaper, you might not be aware of the upcoming solar event that will happen April 8. There will be a total solar eclipse that will pass directly over the......
By Stefanie Brazile After several decades of punching time clocks, raising children and working towards the reward of retirement, today’s senior adults want to see the world. A regional program offers people over 50 interesting trips that are pre-planned, which puts the joy back into......
Photos by Bill Patterson The Little Rock Air Force Base’s first air show since 2018 took place Oct. 21-22. The event was free to the public. Headlining the air show was the Air Force’s premier demonstration team, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, better......
By Rita Halter Thomas We’re told when life hands us lemons, make lemonade. For some, the sweeter, the better. Gina Harrison of Beebe has had her share of lemons, but in recent years her travels and new friendships have made her life a lot sweeter.......
Story and photos by Linda Henderson One of my traveling goals after I retired from nursing was to visit Colorado in the fall. I had always wanted to photograph Colorado aspens in their full display of fall color. Several trips had been planned, but something......
Photos and story by Linda Henderson I wrote my first story for 501 LIFE Magazine in 2014, and since that time, I have written close to 100 stories about Arkansas’s architecture, landscapes, people and historical places. My roots run very deep in the 501. My family has......
This month, Linda Henderson takes us on a tour of a houses of worship in the 501 that she has found particularly beautiful. Her photos begin with the chapel we chose as our cover image for our Faith, Family and Friends Edition — The Chapel......
Story and photos by Linda Henderson In February 2015, I wrote my third article for 501 LIFE Magazine. The story was about the swans that wintered in Heber Springs. I knew so little about how to author a story and share an experience. My words......
Story and photosby Linda Henderson By now it should not be a surprise that I love fall. Come the middle of August, I am ready to decorate my house with pumpkins and mums. When September’s calendar is about to be turned to October, I long......
