Our final stop in Kansas during our 50 state road trip was the city of Hutchinson. Hutchinson is in the center of the state and has several fun things to do (more on those activities in the coming week). It's also fairly close to all sorts of other interesting locations, so … [Read more...] about Central Kansas Road Trip Tips: Castle, Museum, Horses, Mushroom Rocks & More
Museums
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 Big Brutus: The World’s Largest Electric Shovel
When I read on Sites & Bites that Big Brutus was the World's Largest Electric Shovel, I'd pictured it being some kind of oversized battery-powered garden shovel. It turns out that I slightly underestimated its size. And by slightly, I mean immensely. And by size, I mean … [Read more...] about Visiting Big Brutus: The World’s Largest Electric Shovel
West Kansas Road Trip: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Where To Stay
The 10 most populated cities in Kansas can all be found in the eastern half of the state. That doesn't mean that the western side of Kansas has nothing to offer though. Quite the opposite in fact. Shae and I recently spent 10 days in west Kansas and had a great time there. If … [Read more...] about West Kansas Road Trip: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Where To Stay
Visiting Boot Hill Museum In Dodge City, Kansas
During our second week in Kansas as part of our 50 state road trip, we found ourselves in Garden City, a city in the southwest corner of the Sunflower state. One of the premier attractions in the area is Boot Hill Museum which is about an hour to the east in Dodge City. While … [Read more...] about Visiting Boot Hill Museum In Dodge City, Kansas
5 Free Things To Do In Abilene, Texas
I'll be honest, when we mentioned to Texans that we'd be spending four days in Abilene, the most common reaction/question was: Abilene - what are you going to do there? Well, it turns out that there's plenty to keep you busy and, best of all, lots of it is free. Abilene has … [Read more...] about 5 Free Things To Do In Abilene, Texas
6 Fun Things To Do In Altus, Oklahoma
We recently spent five days in Altus, Oklahoma while on our 5 year, 50 state road trip. Altus is a city in southwest Oklahoma which is home to an Air Force base. It's not really a tourist destination, but we still found plenty of things to enjoy during our time there. In … [Read more...] about 6 Fun Things To Do In Altus, Oklahoma
Visiting Museum Of The Western Prairie In Altus, Oklahoma
On our final morning in Altus, Oklahoma, Shae and I headed to the Museum of the Western Prairie. We visited on the day that we had to check out from the Hampton Inn Altus where we'd been staying, so arrived at the museum when they opened at 10am to maximize our time. Museum … [Read more...] about Visiting Museum Of The Western Prairie In Altus, Oklahoma
Visiting Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, Springfield IL
Springfield, Illinois is perhaps best known for being the home of Abraham Lincoln before he became President. As a result, the Illinois state capital is home to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum. We visited while on our 50 state road trip and were extremely … [Read more...] about Visiting Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, Springfield IL
Visiting Franklin County Historic Jail Museum, Benton IL
A road sign we saw on our way to the city of Marion was a little unusual, saying something along the lines of: Visit our jail museum - includes displays about George Harrison from the Beatles. This was intriguing. I knew various members of the Beatles had drug-related brushes … [Read more...] about Visiting Franklin County Historic Jail Museum, Benton IL