Kansas

The Monroe Elementary School has been preserved as a National Historic Site.

Leveling The Field – Brown Vs Board Of Education

American history is filled with events large and small, but some created a reverberation felt throughout the country. While the Civil War had legally brought an end to slavery, it did not prohibit the inequality of segregation. Black people were told they were free, but real life didn’t represent this change. Jim Crow laws had …

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Buffalo Bill was one of the bigger than life characters we discovered when we were hunting history in Oakley, Kansas.

Hunting History – Oakley, Kansas

Crossing through western Kansas, we can imagine herds of buffalo charging across the plains. Large numbers were roaming the territory when white settlers first arrived. The end of the Civil War brought expanded interest and development to Kansas. The “Border War” was fought on the eastern edge of the state, and seemed like a distant …

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The locals love the family friendly feasting they find at Pheasant Run Pancake House.

Family Friendly Feasting – Pheasant Run Pancake House

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, especially when traveling. It sets the tone for the entire day and provides the start needed to fuel a morning of exploration. While many newer restaurants are focusing on Instagram worthy plates, there is still much to be said for good old-fashioned breakfasts. On …

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The Chalk Pyramids rise to the sky in Western Kansas.

The Chalk Pyramids – Monument Rocks National Landmark

You have probably heard people refer to Kansas as “flat as a pancake”. To many along the coasts, our fly-over state is bereft of any tourism value. Fortunately, we know better. Scattered across our home state is a slew of unique oddities and interesting stories. The drive along I-70 opens up a lot of possibilities …

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The entrance to the Koester House Museum is guarded by statues purchased at the worlds fair.

Koester House Museum – Capturing A Moment In Time

Imagine life 100 years after the United States had won its independence. The year is 1876 and things are changing rapidly in America. Alexander Graham Bell has just invented the telephone. Heinz Ketchup and Budweiser beer make their debut. Here in Kansas, Wyatt Earp is hired to work in Dodge City. The Pony Express had …

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From the moment you arrive in Marysville you know it is all about the black squirrel.

Black Squirrel Sightings In Marysville, Kansas

Have you ever seen a black squirrel? When we started planning our visit to Marysville, we discovered that this Kansas town has an unexpected mascot. It seems that sometime in the past, black squirrels were introduced to this environment. Now they have proliferated throughout the community and have achieved somewhat of celebrity status. While our …

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We found an old telephone booth that was perfect for calling kansas explorers to check out Little Sweden USA.

Calling Kansas Explorers – Check Out Little Sweden USA

Too many travelers find Kansas to be just another “fly-over” state. To us, that term also refers to those that just cruise along I-70 on their way to some other place. What many of them do not realize is that by getting off of the interstate, they have an opportunity to enjoy a truly cultural …

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Lucas, Kansas is located in Post Rock territory and is filled with tons of artistic talent.

Lucas, Kansas – Journey To Grassroots Art Central

One of the key goals of Our Changing Lives is to showcase places that are often overlooked as potential destinations. Some are sites that are hidden gems inside of major cities. Others, like Lucas, Kansas, are smaller towns that hold some unique sights that are less known. While many people have never heard of this …

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The sign points the way to the World's Largest Collection of the World's Smallest Versions of the World's Largest Things.

A Look Inside The World’s Largest Collection of the World’s Smallest Versions of the World’s Largest Things

We are betting that many of you have heard of the TV show Rare Visions & Roadside Revelations, which airs on public television. The dynamic trio searches out unique sights across the nation, but in Lucas, Kansas we found a collection that was the subject of one of their stops. At The World’s Largest Collection of …

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I Married Adventure was a reknown book by Osa Johnson.

Untold Adventure Awaits At The Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum

We both enjoy watching nature programs and seeing animals in their native environments. Like most people, the only time we see many of these creatures in real life is at a zoo. A visit to Chanute, Kansas opened our eyes to the Martin & Osa Johnson Safari Museum. It’s fun to consider the experience of an …

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