Kansas City downtown walk connects the past to the present
Kansas City’s downtown is full of history. It’s told through buildings that rise high from the streets. The steel and brick date back to the 19th century. The city continues […]
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Welcome to Spring
It’s here! It’s here! Not the new phone book (Steve Martin fans, smile). Spring. Spring time is upon us. Time to put away the heavy coats, mittens, scarves and galoshes. […]
Fort Osage relives days of Missouri trading posts
Fort Osage sits high atop a bluff overlooking the Missouri River. The fort was established in 1808 as a trading post for the United States in the new territory obtained […]
Kansas City: Looking for unique photo ops around Crown Center Mall
When you go to the mall or museum, do you explore the area? Or, do you just look for the reason for your visit? It’s easy to ignore the surroundings […]
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: Luke, it is your theater
This is the theater you’re looking for. In less than 20 years, Alamo Drafthouse theaters have made their mark with movie fans. They offer a fun, clean atmosphere for people […]
Independence museum follows pioneer trails
“Wagons Ho!” can be heard in almost any early western movie about pioneers heading west for a new life in 1800s America. The trail boss would wave his hat in […]
Beating the winter doldrums: Taking a day trip
As winter nears its end, I think a lot of us are starting to have that cooped up feeling. You know it – we basically go from home to work […]
Presidents Day: Midwesterners who served in the White House
About a third of American Presidents (15 of 44) have Midwestern roots. Can you name them? Only kidding. The quiz comes at the end of the post. We’ve visited seven […]
Black History Month: Learning about our Midwestern neighbors
It continues to amaze me how many people of significance come from the Midwest. As we travel around our 12-state region, I learn more than I ever could have in […]
Lisa’s 2016 adventure travel bucket list
It’s 2016. A brand new year of possibilities. I have also recently turned another year older. It makes me realize how many things I still want to try. I want […]