Atchison history comes alive at depot museums
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe. Train enthusiasts recognize the name of this railroad right away. Music enthusiasts may quickly recognize the words from the song of the same name. […]
Wyeth-Tootle Mansion a must-see in St. Joseph
The Wyeth-Tootle Mansion gives visitors a look into the early days of St. Joseph. The Gothic-style home was built in 1879 for William Wyeth and his wife, Eliza. Wyeth owned […]
Burt County provides diverse attractions in northeast Nebraska
Burt County, Nebraska, offers visitors a range of attractions – from an overlook along the Missouri River to a look at a community’s Swedish heritage. Lisa and I had been […]
St. Joe downtown gives us look at history, nature and art
We recently made our third trip since July to St. Joseph, Missouri. It amazes me that we have found new things to do each trip. I’ve even mentioned to Lisa […]
Mount Vernon Cemetery gives look into Atchison history
Mount Vernon is a classic-looking cemetery. The Atchison location is the final resting place for several notable Kansans. The cemetery was built in 1864 and overlooks beautiful lake areas from […]
Atchison walk provides nice look at community
Atchison may be the birthplace of famed aviator Amelia Earhart, but it offers more for visitors to check out. The Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum may be the most popular attraction […]
Amelia Earhart hails from Atchison, Kansas
Amelia Earhart sought to become the first woman to fly solo around the world in the 1930s. Sadly, she didn’t make it. Earhart’s plane disappeared near the Nukumanu Islands […]
Let the good times roll at St. Joe’s Boudreaux
A little bit of Louisiana in the Midwest. That’s Boudreaux in St. Joseph. The Cajun seafood restaurant is located in downtown St. Joe. The food was worth the stop. This […]
Weston, Missouri, offers great day trip opportunities for Midlanders
Weston was once a major port city along the Missouri River. During its heyday, the city was second in size only to St. Louis in Missouri. Times change. A major […]
Pizza! Pizza! Omaha Culinary Tours features tasty samples of local eateries
Editor’s Note: The following locations are closed: Salt 88, Bene Pizza and Pizza Shoppe. Still open: Dante and Big Fred’s Pizza. If I were to ask you to pick one […]