As with our koala experience in Australia, I'd like to preface this post with a little note. We know that not everyone reading this is supportive of Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby, or horse racing in general, and therefore this experience as well as our Derby experience next … [Read more...] about Visiting The Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Museum & Tours In Louisville, KY
Experiencing Underground Ziplining At Louisville Mega Cavern In Kentucky
I'm not really one for high adrenaline activities. I like my fun, but prefer it to be low key memory making. I've started getting braver over recent years, including last year when I rode a roller coaster AND cliff jumped in Wisconsin. But when your best friend tells you … [Read more...] about Experiencing Underground Ziplining At Louisville Mega Cavern In Kentucky
An Evening With Mr. Lumpy And Friends
If you've followed us for any length of time then you know we have a love for the animals. Me (Shae) in pawticular. I LOVE taking pet and animal photography and meeting wild beasties. For example, I enjoyed meeting Gem the Wombat (pictured below), I got a wombat tattoo soon … [Read more...] about An Evening With Mr. Lumpy And Friends
Running 650 Feet Underground – The Strataca Salt Mine 5K in Hutchinson, Kansas
"Oh man. We have to do that!" We've said this a few times over the course of the planning for the trip. Some are, admittedly, weirder than others - I'm looking at you toe-drinks, but this one is up there with some of the cooler and more unique things we are doing. We … [Read more...] about Running 650 Feet Underground – The Strataca Salt Mine 5K in Hutchinson, Kansas
Visiting the OZ Museum in Wamego, Kansas
After a fun time searching for the Totos Around Town in Wamego KS, Stephen and I visited the OZ Museum. We were excited to learn a few days before that as long as Truffles could be carried, she could join us on the tour. It isn't often that Truffles can join us when we visit a … [Read more...] about Visiting the OZ Museum in Wamego, Kansas
Visiting Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka, KS
If you've been following us for any amount of time, you know that I'm the one with ALL THE WORDS. However, much of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka, KS speaks for itself. If a picture is worth a thousand words, you'll get around 3,000 words from … [Read more...] about Visiting Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka, KS
Visiting Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery in Olathe, Kansas
One of the great suggestions we got from Sam at the Hyatt Place Kansas City/Lenexa City Center was to visit Stone Pillar Vineyard and Winery. We enjoyed it so much, we visited twice during our stay in the Kansas City area. Our first visit was to do a wine tasting. Pri took … [Read more...] about Visiting Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery in Olathe, Kansas
Visiting Meadowlark Farm Orchard & Cidery near Wichita, Kansas
I'm not a fan of beer, although Stephen is - I'm more of a wine girl. But, I do love a good cider. So when we drove past Meadowlark Farm Orchard & Cidery on our way to Cowley Lake, I knew we needed to stop by when they were open on Friday. We were not disappointed. Tom, … [Read more...] about Visiting Meadowlark Farm Orchard & Cidery near Wichita, Kansas
“Making Fetch Happen” at Fetch Bar & Grill in Wichita, Kansas
Update 1/14/23: Unfortunately Fetch Bar & Grill is no longer open. If you've seen Mean Girls, you know that really the goal is to "stop trying to make fetch happen." But when you're a super pawsome restaurant for dogs and people, Fetch is exactly what you want to … [Read more...] about “Making Fetch Happen” at Fetch Bar & Grill in Wichita, Kansas
The Ultimate Road Trip: Marriage Edition “Thriving Not Just Surviving!”
It's me, Shae. Sorry it's taken a few days longer to post this than I would have liked. Sadly, the boubons... the lurghy... whatever you like to call it had put me down for the count for over two weeks. But, I'm healing (thank you Doctor... and donuts) and it's time to reflect on … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Road Trip: Marriage Edition “Thriving Not Just Surviving!”