Letter from Catherine

TCELEBRATE The school year is winding down and we’re looking forward to celebrating summer! In anticipation of family fun, we're sharing things across our great state in our feature, Your Big Backyard. For those who are a little more adventurous, check out Kayaking The Natural State!

Want to bring a little of the outdoors in? Check out our story on Kindred Roots, located in Downtown Fort Smith. They are extremely knowledgeable and can help you find something you won’t kill – even if you don’t have a green thumb!

And, did you know Arkansas has an American Kennel Club affiliated club? We're introducing you to Donald and his humans. He’s one of five Newfoundlands, all current and former competitors, cared for by Bill and Bonnie Bennett of Cabot,

Arkansas, who are well-known for their expertise raising and showing champions.

Continuing our profile series, we're recognizing select salons and spas who set the bar for excellence and are committed to giving their clients the very best. Also, our annual All About Kids Guide is back! We’ve partnered with the best of the best, bringing you information you need from educational opportunities and specialized healthcare, shopping, exciting activities, and local entertainment to keep your kids healthy, active, and entertained all year long!

We’re taking a closer look at the effects covid-19 continues to have on our children in Little Child Blue. Local mental health professionals discuss the challenges and how they can help.

Sprinkle in our recipes, a selection of fiction, a must-attend event, book reviews, a non-profit spotlight, and contests, and you have one incredible issue of Do South® . Enjoy! I'll see you in June.

Catherine Frederick

Owner/Publisher/Editor

catherine@dosouthmagazine.com

MAY 2021

OWNER - PUBLISHER - EDITOR Catherine Frederick

COPY EDITING Charity Chambers

GRAPHIC DESIGN Artifex 323 – Jessica Meadors

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Jade Graves, Dwain Hebda

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Scott Faldon, Catherine Frederick, Dwain Hebda, Sara Putman, Liesel Schmidt

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