Life + Culture

Pedal Kids Teaches STOKE

The Children's Book Turned 360 Bike Programming Brand Is Raising NWA Riders With Confidence Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by Michelle Bazis & Ben Figueroa B is for Bentonville and Bentonville is for biking. When we started planning the Kids and Pets Issue, one story stood out right away — a Bentonville-based brand that’s helping the next generation of riders get rolling. Scott and Jannine Fitzgerald’s Buddy Pegs and Pedal Kids USA started out as a media solution for getting kids on...

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A Dog's Day in Bentonville

Max 'The Sheep' Shares His Favorite Dog-Friendly Activities and Hotspots Article by Michelle Bazis & Claire McFarland | Photography by Claire McFarland Meet Bentonville City Lifestyle [BCL] Ambassador Max, aka "Sheep".  You might recognize Sheep's friendly face from local events and favored Bentonville watering holes like The HUB Bike Lounge. Nearly ten years old, Sheep was born and raised in Arkansas, but has visited 20 other states as an avid road tripper. Max is a Sheepadoodle - hence his...

Food + Beverage

Let's Eat! Archie's Sandwichery

The New Sandwich Shop Named After Rescue Dog, Archer Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis “His name is Archer, but when he’s being a good pup, we call him Archie.” By the time this issue hits mailboxes, Bentonville's newest niche eatery will have celebrated a month of slangin' some seriously tasty sammies. Located on the corner of 3rd Street and N Walton Boulevard, in front of Coler Crossing, Archie's Sandwichery serves great food and pet-friendly vibes with dopamine-inducing decor and...

Professional Services

Vet Tips: Summer Pet Care

Dr. Kayla Hodges shares a few common summertime ailments our furry friends might encounter and what to do about them Article by Wyatt Layman | Photography by Jared Mark Fincher Each season brings its own challenges for pet owners. The bitter cold snaps of winter make walks unbearable for owners and dangerous for pups. The waves of green pollen each spring and the invisible molds of fall can have our pets feeling uncomfortable. According to Kayla Hodges, DVM at All Pets Animal Hospital on the...

Shopping

Love's Balloon and the Moon

Local Author & Illustrator, Madi Love, creates gentle adventures with mindful messages Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by Phoenix Love Balloon and the Moon is a gentle adventure with a mindful message. Perfect for families looking for meaningful children’s books, local author and illustrator, Madi Love, created this charming story to share a message of comfort and hope. Her characters, Mouse and Balloon, remind kids that love can span any distance. What came first, the story or...

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Peel Compton's Bentonville

The Foundation's Diverse Properties Provide Peaceful Escape and Outdoor Adventure Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Any Northwest Arkansas transplant can attest to the recreational jackpot that is Bentonville. Whether you hail from another outdoorsy hotspot, a big city, or a small rural town, there’s no denying the top-shelf options available locally for the leisure outdoorsman, wildlife enthusiast, or adrenaline athlete. Some of the options that spoil us are thanks to the stewardship...

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Central America at The Cigar District

The Bentonville Business Representing Generations of Tobacco Farmers Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by Michelle Bazis & Claire McFarland Located four blocks west of The Momentary on 6th street, Bobby and Johnna Duncan opened The Cigar District, with its rooftop lounge and premium retail store, for cigar enthusiasts and the cigar curious alike. For the Duncans, each hand-rolled cigar tells a story about family traditions and cultural craftsmanship worth experiencing in the same way we...

Life + Culture

BTS: FreshGrass Bentonville

Preparing The Annual Festival Celebrating Grassroots Music Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by Michelle Bazis & Claire McFarland What does it take to put together one of Bentonville’s cherished annual music festivals? FreshGrass Bentonville, organized in partnership with the FreshGrass Foundation, recently celebrated its fifth festival at The Momentary. A weekend filled with local and international musicians, spanning multiple stages, as well as craft makers and local vendors, requires...

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Experience Arkansas Heli Biking

OZ Trails™ Heli Will Take Your Next Bike Adventure To New Heights Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Pick your poison - gravel or single track - and load up at Legends Air Center's Thaden Fieldhouse for an OZ Trails™ Heli excursion to your favorite Arkansas biking destination. Taking off from Legends Air Center at Bentonville’s Thaden Fieldhouse, each A-Star Helicopter can accommodate five individuals, in addition to the pilot. This premium adventure treat is perfect for hosting special...

Life + Culture

Stuntman On Raising Fearless Boys

Drift NWA's Jef Groff on Parenting Faith Over Fear Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by Michelle Bazis & Provided Raising children is a dynamic challenge. There’s no failproof formula for successful parenting because we all have different ideas of what success looks like. Still, we tend to take the good and bad of our upbringing to write the rule book for our own household. Nowadays, this often looks like reverting to factory settings: where a sunny day and imagination are all a kid...