Lost Valley Trail near Ponca, one of the most popular hiking trails in Arkansas, turned out to be one of my favorite trails EVER! Arkansas…..so lush, so green, it ever does justice to it’s moniker, the “the natural state.” If you love nature, you are going to love Arkansas. As we walked down this beautiful …
Haunted Kansas Fort Riley Kansas was established in 1853 making it one of the most historic spots in Kansas. Over the years, it has developed a long and haunted history. In fact, there are so many places that are purported to be haunted on Ft. Riley that it is not only one of the most …
It’s that time of the year….ghost, goblins, and things that go bump in the night! The Haunted Cannery in El Dorado Kansas does a frighteningly fantastic job of bringing all of your nightmares life. You will find a colorful fluorescent light feast for the eyes, with scares around every corner. The cannery has been in …
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 …
Wamego Kansas has taken the Wizard of Oz theme, ran with it, and really done a fantastic job! Spend a day here, and you will be transported to a colorful, Oz infused, feast for the eyes. Although they have gone to great lengths to make you feel like a whirling tornado transported you to the …
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. People around the world associate Kansas with the famous tale. Tell someone you’re from …
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 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? …
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 …
I’ve been wanting to kayak the Buffalo River for several years. We drove through a few years back hoping to get out on the river, but it…
