9 miles south of Wamego Kansas, just off of I-70, is the Plumlee Buffalo Ranch, a 400 acre working ranch owned and operated by Larry and Shirley Plumlee. . In addition to being a working ranch, they offer private tours…a chance to get up close and personal with animals that have been roaming the Kansas …
Loch Ness boat tour, Scotland: hunting Nessie!
Loch Ness…is it kitschy? maybe, is it touristy? yes. Did I REALLY want to add this to my Scotland trip? also yes!!!! If you’re like me, you’ve watched a few documentaries about Nessie, at some point in time. I do love a good mystery, and legends about monsters pique my interest too. Many people don’t …
Fun & interesting things to do in Wamego Kansas (with photos!)
Kansas Wizard of Oz Town, and so much more! Wamego is a small town in Kansas, situated on the Kansas River, between Manhattan and Topeka. You might drive past without giving it a thought but this little town packs a big punch when it comes to fun and interesting things to do. What is Wamego …
Wizard of Oz Museum Kansas, The best Oz Museum!
The Wizard of Oz is one of the most beloved tales of all time. Dorothy Gale, a farm girl from Kansas, and her little dog Toto were blown into the most fantastical of adventures by a Kansas tornado. After touching down in the Land of Oz, she quickly realized that they weren’t in Kansas anymore. …
City Park, Wamego Kansas : history, veterans memorial, Dutch windmill and a perfect spot to relax!
One could spend the better part of a day in Wamego City park, exploring and relaxing. The park was quiet, peaceful, and really quite stunning! Let’s explore City Park, Wamego Kansas! The Pond According to the “Explore Wamego’s History” pamphlet, “The pond in City Park is shaped like a whale, and once served as the …
Fancy Creek Hiking Trail Kansas: The Ultimate Guide (with photos)
Fancy Creek Trail, just outside of Randolph, is my favorite local trail and is in my opinion one of the best hiking trails in the Manhattan Kansas area. The entire nearly 6 miles of trails is almost completely shaded with tree cover and is accessible almost year round. Where is Fancy Creek Hiking Trail located? …
Magical Rothenburg ob der Tauber ultimate guide (2023)
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a frozen-in-time picture perfect little town that is located in northern Bavaria in Southern Germany. This incredibly well-preserved medieval city has half-timbered houses and cobbled streets all surrounded by a 14th century medieval town walls. Rothenburg ob der Tauber (population 11,000) is famous for its medieval architecture and was the …
How to see The Black Valley Ireland: (with photos! and maps!)
The Black Valley is one of the finest examples of what draws us to the Emerald Isle. Ireland is lush, it is green, its landscapes are heavenly, the things that dreams are made of, it is God’s country. There is no place on earth that is more heavenly than the Black Valley, located in County …
How to plan your dream trip in 6 simple steps
People often ask how I plan such spectacular trips. Like many of you, we have limited time and money so when we do go on a trip it really needs to be fantastic. I truly love to plan travel, ALMOST as much as I love to travel. If you are willing to put in the …
One of the absolute #1 mini getaways in Arkansas: Eureka Springs plus more
They call Arkansas the Natural State, and for good reason. It’s a lush and green, a feast for the eyes, and a nature lover’s dream. Roads curve and twist through green mountains and hills. You won’t be going anywhere very fast, but really isn’t that part of the charm? Consider planning one of your next …