As someone who’s lived in Kansas City for nearly 20 years, I love getting in the car and driving to see what I find. Day trips are the perfect way to get out and still sleep in your own bed. (Here are some options for those of you in Iowa or Nebraska.) I feel like …
Want a quick getaway? The Kansas City area is a great Midwest destination for families, especially outdoorsy families. Here are a few of my favorite things my family did outdoors while visiting Kansas City. Disclosure: I partnered with KC Destinations. I received complimentary admission and travel compensation in order to write about my experience. All thoughts, …
Who doesn’t love a good road trip? You don’t have to go too far from Omaha to have a fun getaway. I’ve collected some of my favorite Midwest destinations for this post to give you a variety of options near and far. All road trips from Omaha on this list are within a day’s drive, …
A while back, my family visited Wichita and had a great weekend. It surpassed expectations. Along the way, we stopped in Lindsborg for lunch and to see, well, a castle. And again, that quick stop exceeded expectations. So, given this trend, I figure, there’s quite a bit in Kansas that’s waiting to be discovered. I’ve …
The most memorable afternoon in Wichita for us was spent at Tanganyika Wildlife Park (which is technically not in Wichita, but close enough). Tanganyika is more than a zoo; it specializes encounters that create lasting connections for people to the animals they see. Disclosure: Our fun adventure at Tanganyika was part of our Great Wichita …
Exploration Place is a fun science center on the river in Wichita, Kan. We had a whirlwind visit to Wichita this spring, and since we were traveling with two kids, it made sense to plan a stop there. How could we skip a three-story castle, an aviation room and the only place I’ve ever visited …