ShowMe The Ozarks Magazine

ShowMe The Ozarks Magazine A Monthly Magazine, Celebrating the Culture & Lifestyle of the 4-States! Show Me the Ozarks Magazine has been bringing you the best of 4-States area since 2001!

We are more than a magazine… we are filled with many entertaining, informative reads and beautiful photography! We are a locally owned and operated publication dedicated to displaying the art, culture, local business and lifestyle of our area. Each month, we showcase a different feature town so that we can share the events and people of those areas with our community. Find your copy today, you don

’t want to miss the latest events, features and people that make our community an incredible place to live.

In Grove, Oklahoma, it doesn’t take long before someone mentions Franklin Morris II. Maybe it happens while standing in ...
06/05/2026

In Grove, Oklahoma, it doesn’t take long before someone mentions Franklin Morris II.

Maybe it happens while standing in line at a local store. Maybe it comes up during a conversation about a hidden gem around Grand Lake. Or maybe it appears online in the Grove Oklahoma Community Connection Facebook group, where Morris has become one of the area’s most recognizable and enthusiastic voices.

Part storyteller, part marketer, part community cheerleader, Morris has built a loyal following by doing something surprisingly simple: paying attention to the people and places around him.

To learn more about Franklin Morris, go to https://www.showmetheozarks.com/post/how-franklin-morris-turned-community-into-connection.

Sam Williams is the owner and operator of Grand Lake Sports Center in Grove, Oklahoma, where he has overseen day-to-day ...
06/04/2026

Sam Williams is the owner and operator of Grand Lake Sports Center in Grove, Oklahoma, where he has overseen day-to-day operations since 2007 while continuing a proud family legacy that has served this area for generations.

The past, present and future of this operation are woven through three generations of Williams’ family members, and Sam counts it an honor to continue in the footsteps of his grandfather, Sam Williams, and father, Dave Williams, while helping guide the business forward.

Sam says, “Grand Lake Sports Center has always represented far more than a business for the Williams family. It has been a way to serve the community, build lasting relationships and help families enjoy everything Grand Lake has to offer.”

To read more about Sam and Grand Lake Sports Center, go to https://www.showmetheozarks.com/post/williams-family-grand-lake-sports-center-legacy-runs-deep-through-three-generations.

We’re always happy to hang out with the ladies at Children’s Miracle Network and give them the donation raised from the ...
06/03/2026

We’re always happy to hang out with the ladies at Children’s Miracle Network and give them the donation raised from the 24th Annual 4-States Baby Contest!

Eight-year-old Pope Drake does not ease into the outdoors after school. The moment he gets home, he heads straight for t...
06/02/2026

Eight-year-old Pope Drake does not ease into the outdoors after school. The moment he gets home, he heads straight for the creek and pond behind his family’s home, regardless of the weather, searching for snakes, turtles and frogs hidden beneath rocks, brush piles and fallen logs.

According to his mom, Alicia Drake, no stone goes unturned.

That curiosity and passion for wildlife has now landed the Grove, Oklahoma, youngster in the running for the 2026 Junior Ranger competition, where he currently sits near the top of his group with hopes of eventually meeting wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin, appearing in Ranger Rick magazine and winning a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience.

To read more about Pope, go to https://www.showmetheozarks.com/post/groves-young-critter-catcher-chases-junior-ranger-dream.

Long before Dr. Rick Miller became known around Grove, Oklahoma, as a trusted dentist, he was already learning what it m...
06/01/2026

Long before Dr. Rick Miller became known around Grove, Oklahoma, as a trusted dentist, he was already learning what it meant to chase speed across the water.

Boat racing has been part of the Miller family story for more than seven decades. It started in 1953 when Dr. Miller’s grandfather and father first entered the sport. Although his father stepped away for several years while attending college and dental school, racing eventually found its way back into the family’s life. By 1970, a young Rick Miller was spending weekends at races, helping in the pits and dreaming about the day he could take the wheel himself.

“I always wanted to race as a little kid being pit crew for my father,” Dr. Miller said.

That dream became reality in 1978 when he officially started racing. Nearly 50 years later, he is still doing what he loves, now as one of the most recognizable names in hydroplane and runabout racing.

To read more about Dr. Miller's boat-racing legacy, go to https://www.showmetheozarks.com/post/full-speed-ahead-dr-rick-millers-life-on-the-water.

Nearly 150 individuals and families participated in the Celebration of Life ceremony April 7, where loved ones who donat...
05/29/2026

Nearly 150 individuals and families participated in the Celebration of Life ceremony April 7, where loved ones who donated an organ, eye or tissues to those in need were remembered for their selfless and heroic acts.

“This is one of those gatherings that it’s hard to put into words, because it holds so many emotions at once,” said Jeanee Kennedy, senior vice president and chief nursing officer for Freeman Health System. “There’s loss, gratitude, there’s heartbreak and there’s also incredible hope. Tonight is about people, it’s about stories and it’s about connection.”

To continue reading, "The Gift of Life," visit our website!

https://www.showmetheozarks.com/post/the-gift-of-life

While 67-year-old Steve Reed of Carl Junction, Missouri, spends a lot of time bicycle riding these days, the active gent...
05/28/2026

While 67-year-old Steve Reed of Carl Junction, Missouri, spends a lot of time bicycle riding these days, the active gentleman spent more time keeping his feet solidly on the ground until an injury a few years ago prompted a redirect in his physical fitness journey to a greater emphasis on pedaling.

“I was a hard-core runner most of my life until I tore my labrum in my left hip,” Steve says. “I had it surgically repaired in 2013 but was never able to run pain-free after that. So, that’s when I took up cycling. It has kept me in shape, and I found I enjoyed it just as much as I did running for exercise."

To continue reading, "Why I Ride: Steve Reed Rides Bike Daily for Better Health & Sheer Joy of It," visit our website!

https://www.showmetheozarks.com/post/why-i-ride

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"I’m turning 21 soon, and my birthday is coming up. I’ve noticed a lot of my friends post their Cash App or Venmo on soc...
05/27/2026

"I’m turning 21 soon, and my birthday is coming up. I’ve noticed a lot of my friends post their Cash App or Venmo on social media with things like “buy me a drink” or “help me fund my trip.” It seems kind of easy and low-pressure, but I’m not sure if it’s okay to do. I’d honestly rather get cash than random gifts I won’t use, but I don’t want people to think I’m being greedy or tacky. What do you think?"

To see how Kristi responded in, "Everyday Etiquette with Kristi Spencer: Is it OK to Share a Cash App or Venmo Link for My Birthday?" visit our website!

https://www.showmetheozarks.com/post/everyday-etiquette-4

"Because his Modern American History classes were studying the Spanish-American War, Doug Logan, a history teacher at Ca...
05/25/2026

"Because his Modern American History classes were studying the Spanish-American War, Doug Logan, a history teacher at Carl Junction (Missouri) High School, hung the flag of Spain in his classroom. When Juan Peña, an exchange student from Spain, walked into the classroom, his eyes lit up."

To continue reading, "Students Find the World in Their Carl Junction Classroom," visit our website!

https://www.showmetheozarks.com/post/students-find-the-world-in-their-carl-junction-classroom

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