Today was a busy day & I traveled through four states. I spent the last six months in Kansas and it was time to start the trip to Yellowstone.
Category Archives: Kansas
Davis Memorial, Hiawatha, Kansas
This stop was listed on Atlas Obscura & I met a couple in Topeka who suggested I visit here, too. This massive marble memorial was built bit by bit either out of devotion or spite, but at the expense of the surrounding town.
Kansas State Capitol, Topeka
While traveling, there are so many places you can go that are free. It is amazing what is out there just waiting to be discovered. The Kansas Capitol is one of these places and I even had a guided tour!
Brown v Board of Education National Historic Site, Topeka, Kansas
Monroe Elementary School houses the park visitor center. It was one of four segregated elementary schools for African Americans in Topeka.
Colors of Topeka, Kansas
Topeka had some beautiful colors around the city. The very first stop I made was at the Equality House. What is the Equality House? The Equality House is a symbol of compassion, peace, and positive change. The house, which is painted the colors of the Pride flag, serves as the resource center for all PlantingContinue reading “Colors of Topeka, Kansas”
The Evel Knievel Museum, Topeka, Kansas
One of the first places I visited in Topeka, Kansas, was the Evel Knievel Museum. I grew up knowing of Evel Knievel. I knew that he rode a motorcycle & was a daredevil, but not much more. Ever wonder how he got the name Evel Knievel? Here is the story. Evel Knievel joined US ArmyContinue reading “The Evel Knievel Museum, Topeka, Kansas”
Weather in the Midwest
One of the big surprises for me has been the weather in Kansas & Nebraska. I am used to hurricane winds at the beach, but the winds here can be brutal. The weather was all over the place yesterday. We started out with temps in the 50s and light rain. It cleared up and warmedContinue reading “Weather in the Midwest”
More from Wamego, Kansas
Wamego may be a small town, but it has plenty to see & do. The Oz Museum is the main draw and I want share some of the other highlights. Wamego City Park Schonhoff Dutch Mill The Schonoff Dutch Mill, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was originally located 12 miles north ofContinue reading “More from Wamego, Kansas”
Off to See the Wizard in Wamego, Kansas
My next stop was in Kansas was Wamego. One of my favorite authors, Sue Ann Jaffarian, lives and travels in a Winnebago Travato. She gave me a great list of places she had visited while traveling in Kansas which included the Oz Museum. It was on my way to Topeka and I was really lookingContinue reading “Off to See the Wizard in Wamego, Kansas”
Abilene, Kansas
Traveling from Wichita, I stopped for breakfast in Abilene, Kansas. Joe Snuffy’s Old Fashioned Grill After checking with Yelp, the highest rated restaurant in Abilene was a local favorite, Joe Snuffy’s Old Fashioned Grill. I cook most of the time but on travel days it’s easier to stop and have a meal. It supports localContinue reading “Abilene, Kansas”
Camping with Christi 