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.
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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!
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”
Coronado Heights Castle, Smoky View, Kansas
Coronado Heights is a scenic overlook on the southern-most bluff in a series of seven, known as the Smoky Hills.
Lindsborg, Kansas “Little Sweden”
Lindsborg is a small town an hour north of Wichita on Interstate 35. It was one of the places I had been looking forward to seeing and it did not disappoint. Scandinavian heritage is represented from the food to the architecture and attractions. The Herd of Wild Dala Horses What exactly is a dala horse?Continue reading “Lindsborg, Kansas “Little Sweden””
Strataca Salt Mine, Hutchinson, Kansas
This 3 hour adventure in the Strataca Salt Mine was one of the best adventures I have been on yet & I can’t wait to share it with you.
Camping with Christi 