Julianne Thompson

I am a well-rounded writer and marketing professional with a passion for storytelling, the people and communities behind the stories, and the power of the written word. 

Monte Ne: Arkansas’s Underwater Resort Revealed

Secreted away beneath the waters of Beaver Lake in Northwest Arkansas lie the remains of William Hope “Coin” Harvey’s community of Monte Ne. Much like the mystical town of Brigadoon, the resort established in 1901 now only appears when the conditions are right. In the instance of Monte Ne, a once thriving destination sought after by travelers looking for respite in the cool of the spring-fed valley, those conditions happen to be when the water level on Beaver Lake is low.

However, unlike the to

Rabbit Foot Lodge in Springdale

One winter day while walking around J.B. Hunt Park in Springdale, I decided to veer off my usual route. I didn’t think much of having to traverse a bit of grass to reach the recently completed blacktop trail until after walking a bit, I looked up and saw a house. I stopped in my tracks and contemplated the sight before me. The same oak and catalpa trees that populate the park stood guard around the house. It was hard to see if the home was occupied or not so I turned heel and headed back toward

Faces of Arkansas - Kendall Sandifer of Fringe Clothing

It is a big year for fringe, the 70s throwback trim and the chic boutique that is expanding its way across Arkansas. Fringe, the trim, is on trend this fall for its ability to transition easily from edgy and rock and roll, to country and western, to bohemian and flowy. Not unlike its namesake, Fringe Clothing is not married to just one style. According to co-owner Kendall Sandifer, the growing boutique is “all over the place because I’m so open-minded when it comes to clothes.” When you walk int