THE HOUSE THAT SETH BUILT: Council Grove's Hays House is the oldest Restaurant in Kansas
Welcoming famished travelers for over 165 years, from the days of the Santa Fe Trail to present in Council Grove, Kansas.
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TRAVEL JOURNAL
WRITINGS FROM MY JOURNEY AROUND KANSAS, THE MIDWEST AND BEYOND. TOPICS COVER INCLUDE TRAVEL, PHOTOGRAPHY, HISTORY, CUISINE AND MORE.
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Andrea LaRayne Etzel
- Mar 6, 2022
- 5 min
TULIP TIME IN TOPEKA: Where to see these springtime flower gems and when is the best time to visit
One of Topeka’s most treasured "looks-like-spring-is-finally-here" events is Tulip Time, now known as Jerold Binkley Tulip Time.
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Andrea LaRayne Etzel
- Jan 26, 2022
- 5 min
IT’S KANSAS DAY: Ten Ways to Celebrate Kansas becoming the 34 State in the Union
A special day that marks when Kansas became a state. Here is a list of ways to celebrate the Sunflower State and its people.
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Andrea LaRayne Etzel
- Jan 17, 2022
- 8 min
KANSAS CAPITOL: Ultimate Guide to the Statehouse of the Sunflower State
An iconic piece of architecture, the Kansas Capitol is a building built in the reflection of the pioneer spirit of our state.
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Andrea LaRayne Etzel
- Dec 20, 2021
- 5 min
HISTORIC LAKE SCOTT STATE PARK: Where History & Adventure Come Together
Historic Lake Scott State Park in Kansas, a western oasis where history, outdoor adventure, and tranquility come together.
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Andrea LaRayne Etzel
- Dec 15, 2021
- 4 min
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: CELEBRATING ST. LUCIA IN LINDSBORG KANSAS
A traditional Scandinavian holiday, the St. Lucia Festival is a hallmark event in Little Sweden USA - Lindsborg, Kansas.
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Andrea LaRayne Etzel
- Dec 14, 2021
- 3 min
WILD MUSTANGS OF THE FLINT HILLS IN KANSAS
Wild mustangs from the Western United States, find a new home in the Flint Hills of Kansas.
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Andrea LaRayne Etzel
- Dec 1, 2021
- 3 min
FIVE PLACES TO HIKE IN THE FLINT HILLS
The Flint Hills is a remarkable landscape and an ecosystem unlike any other. Providing year-round scenic panoramic views and glorious...
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Andrea LaRayne Etzel
- Nov 25, 2021
- 3 min
PHOTO ESSAY: SUNSET HIKE AT LITTLE JERUSALEM BADLANDS STATE PARK
Traversing amongst the chalk formations on a guided hike at sunset is the ultimate Kansas badlands experience for photographers and hikers.
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Andrea LaRayne Etzel
- Nov 6, 2021
- 6 min
HIKING LITTLE JERUSALEM BADLANDS STATE PARK: What to know before you go
Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park - Kansas' latest state park - has become a popular destination for travelers and outdoor adventures.
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