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 think it odd that a city is proud of its local rodents. But, Marysville is, in fact, so proud of its black squirrel population that […]
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 first thing he sought was a shot of whatever cheap whiskey the barkeep had behind the counter, and then a little friendly attention from the […]
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 unique coffee shops, wineries and restaurants, and you have the makings of a perfect weekend getaway. Olathe has an interesting public art scene. Located […]
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 delve deeper into the town’s backbone, you learn how important art is to the community that hails itself as “Little Sweden USA.” While its Swedish […]
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 major accomplishment in a society where women were expected to conduct themselves in ladylike behavior while the men did courageous things like fly around the […]
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, we have our fair share, but maybe none with the history and home court advantage of Kansas’ Allen Fieldhouse. Named in honor of the coach […]
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 owners transformed the house into the city’s best bed and breakfast inn. Chris and Scott Ostermann bought the house in 2014 with intentions to renovate […]
Disclaimer: We received compensation for this story, but all opinions and views are ours. Wearing a colorful Christmas-themed sweater, Connie Brunner seems comfortable among the vintage furniture and wares inside Cedar Street Market Antiques in downtown Abilene, Kansas. The store is an extension of her interior design business, Third and Vine. She uses pieces from […]
Abilene enjoys the holiday season. From Seelye Mansion decorating its 25 rooms to people showcasing their homes, Abilene is a fun place to celebrate the season. Seelye Mansion A must-see attraction when visiting Abilene, the holiday season makes Seelye Mansion a top-rated attraction. Decorations include dozens of Christmas trees and more than 75 poinsettias, as […]
Dwight D. Eisenhower loved calling Abilene his hometown. The Kansas city reciprocated its affection for the man who would go on to become a five-star general, head the D-Day invasion of Europe that changed the direction of World War II and then go on to be elected the 34th president of the United States. However, […]
