Abilene, Kansas has its place in America’s Old West history: It’s the end of the Chisholm Trail, that led cattle from Texas to Kansas for years. It’s funny how the end of the trail was the start of diving into Kansas’s cowboy history for me, but here we are. Let’s check out Abilene and the…
The annual celebration of trains and railroad history, Railroad Days, takes place in Council Bluffs, Iowa, this year on Saturday, Sept. 24, at various landmarks and locations. While the appeal to railroading fans is clear, it’s also a super family-friendly day full of train-themed activities for a low cost! Disclosure: This post is sponsored by…
You hear Margaritaville Lake Resort and I’m guessing two things come to mind: Margaritas and Jimmy Buffett. And that’s fair. But I want you to think of a third thing: Family vacations. Yes, Margaritaville is kid-friendly. Hear me out on this one! Disclosure: Our visit to the Lake of the Ozarks was hosted by the Lake…
The Midwest has its well-known lake resorts — we’ve all been to one, or at least, have been meaning to go to it. It’s the hidden gem lake resorts that have started to appeal to me. The places like Honey Creek Resort State Park in Iowa. Has this getaway really been so close to Omaha all…
I’ve been intrigued by Missouri’s Elephant Rocks State Park for years (seriously, it’s been on my Missouri Bucket List since 2019). All it took was a single photo of a hiker standing next to the behemoth boulder, Dumbo. I didn’t understand the significance of the rocks, nor of the history of the area, but I…
Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction has been a long-time family vacation staple in Branson, Missouri. My parents first took me when I was an awkward pre-teen. I remember the first glimpse of the arena. I remember wanting a T-shirt from the gift shop. I remember secretly hoping Dolly would make a surprise appearance in the show. Between…
