We visited the Museum of World Treasures before when we found ourselves in Wichita, KS back in January 2019. We were so impressed with it I decided to come back to offer it as a virtual field trip for my students when we were in Wichita for 3 weeks in June 2020. Here's only a … [Read more...] about Visiting The Museum Of World Treasures In Wichita, KS
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Visiting Cosmosphere In Hutchinson, KS
When we were in Hutchinson, Kansas last year, we had the opportunity to visit Cosmosphere but it didn't get its own dedicated post at the time. When we spent 3 weeks in Kansas recently I made my way back so I could host a virtual field trip for my Outschool students. It's a … [Read more...] about Visiting Cosmosphere In Hutchinson, KS
Visiting The Sedgwick County Zoo In Wichita, Kansas
Social distancing at the zoo, as it turns out, is an excellent idea. Things in Kansas are much more open than they were in Colorado. That's had its benefits - like going to the bookstore and getting my nails done. It's also had its downsides - like being some of the only … [Read more...] about Visiting The Sedgwick County Zoo In Wichita, Kansas
Taking A Sunset Helicopter Tour To Pikes Peak, Colorado
It finally happened! For my 40th birthday present, Shae booked us in for a sunset helicopter tour to Pikes Peak in Colorado. I was really excited about it, but on the day of the flight the helicopter tour company called to advise that they couldn't take us because they were … [Read more...] about Taking A Sunset Helicopter Tour To Pikes Peak, Colorado
Visiting Paint Mines Interpretive Park, Colorado
A few days before leaving Pueblo, CO, we heard from one of our friends who suggested that we visit Paint Mines Interpretive Park before we left. All the recommendations she's ever given us have been solid (thanks Valerie!), so when Shae and I both finally had a free afternoon, … [Read more...] about Visiting Paint Mines Interpretive Park, Colorado
Garden Of The Gods In Colorado: Much Better Than I Remembered
Back in 2009, Shae and I moved from Virginia to California. Rather than flying, we drove across the country because we had to spend a couple of weeks in Nebraska for job training. We stayed overnight in Colorado Springs on our way from Nebraska to California, making a quick … [Read more...] about Garden Of The Gods In Colorado: Much Better Than I Remembered
7 Cities Shae Would Love To Revisit
After Stephen made his list of 7 cities he'd like to revisit, he asked me to share the cities I'd like to revisit too. I have 6 in the US and 1 international city that I'd love to revisit, buy Airbnbs in, live forever (or at least in good weather)... whatever. Here's what … [Read more...] about 7 Cities Shae Would Love To Revisit
7 US Cities I’d Love To Revisit
Ever since we set off on our 50 state road trip back on January 1, 2018, we've stayed in more than 100 different cities. Some of them have left a longer-lasting impression than others for one reason or another. Seeing as we're limited with our travel right now due to COVID-19, … [Read more...] about 7 US Cities I’d Love To Revisit
Visiting Petroglyph National Monument In Albuqueque, NM: Rinconada Canyon
The day after visiting two of Petroglyph National Monument's sites - Boca Negra Canyon and Piedras Marcadas Canyon - Shae and I went to visit a third of its sites - Rinconada Canyon. There's a fourth site which is part of Petroglyph National Monument called Volcanoes Day Use … [Read more...] about Visiting Petroglyph National Monument In Albuqueque, NM: Rinconada Canyon
Visiting Petroglyph National Monument In Albuqueque, NM: Piedras Marcadas Canyon
After spending a couple of hours exploring the Mesa Point Trail and Macaw Trail at Boca Negra Canyon, we moved on to another site which is part of Petroglyph National Monument - Piedras Marcadas Canyon. (n.b. Be sure to check out that previous post as it has more information … [Read more...] about Visiting Petroglyph National Monument In Albuqueque, NM: Piedras Marcadas Canyon