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Celebrating Amelia Earhart in Atchison, Kansas

By Jody Halsted August 1, 2019

Muriel - Lockheed Electra L-10E

I wasn’t at the Amelia Earhart Festival in Atchison, Kansas to learn more about the aviatrix’s early childhood, or even to explore the town, though I did both during my visit. I was there to meet two ladies from Derry (Londonderry), Ireland, the accidental landing point of the first successful female nonstop solo flight – […]

1 Comment · Filed Under: USA · Tagged With: Kansas, Midwest, Midwest festivals

Eureka! It’s Our Favorite Place to Vacation in Arkansas!

By Jody Halsted October 22, 2015

When our family travels take us south it’s inevitable that one location will be mentioned. It’s a place that, time and again, has impressed our family with it’s quirky mix of people, it’s incredible food, and it’s spectacular natural scenery. Whether traveling through for a week or a day, a vacation in Arkansas just isn’t complete […]

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Read articles for specific cities:  Arkansas in General Eureka Springs Eureka! It’s Our Favorite Place to Vacation in Arkansas! Is a Family Zipline Adventure for You? Why “Easy” Travel Options Aren’t Always the Best- a Rebuttal to CNNGo “5 Rules of Traveling With Kids Visiting Eureka Springs with Kids Lead Hill Visiting the Ozark Medieval […]

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Read articles for specific cities: Kansas in General Planning a Kansas Getaway Atchison Celebrating Amelia Earhart in Atchison, Kansas Athol Higley Cabin, Where “Home on the Range” was Written Barnes Stepping Back in Time: the Hollenberg Pony Express Station and Barnes, Kansas Lucas Lucas, Kansas May be the Most Unique Town in America Shawnee Theater […]

SeaLife Aquarium and LEGOLAND Discovery Center a Perfect Addition to Family Friendly Crown Center in Kansas City

By Jody Halsted September 20, 2012

Oz and the Yellow Brick Road at LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Kansas City, Missouri

 I’ve written rather extensively about Crown Center in Kansas City and the fun family offerings to be found there.  With the recent addition (summer 2012) of LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and SEA LIFE Aquarium, Crown Center has become the perfect destination in Kansas City for fun family vacations with ‘sneaky education’. Plan Your Visit to LEGOLAND® […]

1 Comment · Filed Under: Uncategorized · Tagged With: Missouri

Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Titanic at Union Station in Kansas City

By Jody Halsted April 10, 2012

Recreation First Class Cabin on the Titanic

Sunday, April 15 marks the day, 100 years ago, when survivors saw the last bit of the Titanic disappear beneath the dark waters of the northern Atlantic.  A tragedy like no other, the loss of the “unsinkable” ship had a huge impact on Transatlantic ocean voyages that has only recently recovered. With museums opening in […]

3 Comments · Filed Under: Uncategorized · Tagged With: Missouri

Finding Romance in Kansas City

By Jody Halsted April 2, 2012

Smoked Salmon Benedect & Bananas Foster French Toast

I love how much we travel with our girls.  Near or far, it’s always an adventure.  But sometimes we adults need some time to get away and remember just why we fell in love. Doug and I recently had an “adults only” getaway to Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri.  The Plaza holds special […]

5 Comments · Filed Under: Adults Only, hotel, Hotels and Lodging, USA · Tagged With: Food and Restaurants, Missouri

Kansas City Irish Fest, Labor Day Weekend

By Jody Halsted August 29, 2011

I am spending this week preparing for my workshops at Kansas City Irish Fest, so I thought we would revisit a post from a couple years ago. If you’re planning to come to KCIF make plans to see me share travel tales on the Kids’ Stage both Saturday and Sunday.  You can also find me […]

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Americas Best Small Towns : Wilson, Kansas

By Jody Halsted January 31, 2011

carved post rock near Lake Wilson, Kansas

Arriving in Wilson, Kansas happens only on purpose.  Sure many will make a quick exit from I-70 to shop at Kansas Originals– a souvenir hunters treasure, filled with braided wheat, hand hewn carvings, delicate Czech eggs (hand-painted, of course) and carved limestone Post Rock Country is famed for. Our own visit to Kansas Originals added […]

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Lucas, Kansas May be the Most Unique Town in America

By Jody Halsted January 22, 2011

World's largest Souvenir Travel Plate; Lucas, Kansas

When searching for an adequate description for the small town of Lucas, Kansas quite a few words come to mind- quirky, unique, one-of-a-kind, odd, eccentric – but none seem to be quite enough.  Lucas is a town that must be experienced, and even then you may not be able to fully absorb all that you […]

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