Exploring Kansas City, Kansas – From history to tacos
It may sit in the shadow of its larger sibling across the Missouri River, but make no mistake, Kansas City, Kansas – KCK to locals – is its own town. […]
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Elvis comes alive in show at New Theatre in Overland Park, Kansas
One for the money. Two for the show. Three to get ready. Now, go, cat, go. While you don’t want to step on Elvis’ blue suede shoes, you do want […]
Exploring KC’s History Trip
Dinosaurs. Indigenous people. Lewis and Clark. Wagon trains hauling White settlers westward. Hopping aboard a train and traveling to new adventures. Growing up in rural Shawnee. These are among the […]
Marysville, Kansas – Home of the black squirrel
As soon as you hit Marysville’s city limits, you realize there’s something special about this northeast Kansas community. With a sign identifying it as the “Black Squirrel City,” you may […]
Dodge City, Kansas – Exploring the Wild West and Beyond
Dodge City. The name conjures up thoughts of the Wild West, where a man’s best friends were his horse and his trusty six-shooter. Fresh off a hard trail’s ride, the […]
Stagecoach rides, wine and great BBQ highlight visit to Olathe, Kansas
From the days of yesteryear to impressive public art, Olathe shows why it’s a popular area to visit on the Kansas side of the Kansas City metro area. Toss in […]
Lindsborg – Kansas’ ‘Little Sweden USA’ also an art lover’s haven
The first thing you notice as you approach downtown Lindsborg is the dala horses. Dozens of the Swedish folk symbols are located throughout the central Kansas town. But, as you […]
Chasing Amelia – Visiting Earhart hometown attractions
Amelia Earhart. The name conjures up conspiracy theories and drives history buffs nuts. The Atchison, Kansas, native became one of the most prolific pilots of her time. She achieved a […]
Allen Fieldhouse and Hall of Athletics: Basketball fuels Kansas University sports history
The college basketball landscape is full of state-of-the-art basketball arenas, but only a handful are classics. Among them are UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion and Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium. In the heartland, […]
Abilene, Kansas – Staying at the Engle House Bed & Breakfast
Historical houses tend to make the best bed and breakfast inns. The Engle House in Abilene, Kansas, is a perfect example of that rule. Built in the early 1900s, its […]