Our Travel Kansas Route 66 Instameet began in Galena, and would end in Baxter Springs. Of course, the space in between was not filled with empty miles. Even though the Mother Road only passes for 13 miles in the state of Kansas, it is filled with some unique sights. With Galena under our belt, it […]
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When we received our invitation to join Travel Kansas for a Route 66 Instameet, it was an offer we couldn’t pass up. Our first Instameet was last year, when we toured various places in Kansas City, Kansas. (Read more about that event here>) This time we were visiting two towns in Southeast Kansas. We wanted
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There are lots of highways that criss-cross the Central U.S. One of our favorites is the old “Route 66”, which is also referred to as the “Mother Road”. This old school road has regained much of its popularity, as people from all over the world choose to travel on it. Running from Illinois to California,
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People who journey along the old “Mother Road”, known as Route 66, will periodically encounter some interesting sights. These bites of Americana hearken back to the golden age of automobile travel, and inspire feelings of nostalgia in many travelers. Galena, Kansas sits at the eastern edge of the Kansas portion of the route, which is
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Have you ever found yourself sitting beside history, half-expecting it to speak? That’s exactly how it felt when Crystal and I spotted Abraham Lincoln, or at least his bronze likeness, on a park bench in Illinois. His calm, knowing expression seemed to hold the patience of a man who had weathered both personal sorrow and
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Welcome to Our Changing Lives We’re Jeff and Crystal, and we believe the best journeys begin when you slow down. Long before GPS guided every turn and smartphones filled the quiet moments, road trips were adventures fueled by curiosity. We grew up watching the miles roll by through the car windows, wondering what lay beyond
Search Search Two Hearts, One Map Every journey we take begins with curiosity and a shared sense of wonder. Together, we’ve wandered down cobblestone streets, stood in awe before quiet landscapes, and found beauty in the everyday moments that connect us to people and places around the world. Our Changing Lives is our way of
Tucked away in Olathe, Kansas, the Kansas City Automotive Museum is like stumbling across a time capsule with a V8 engine. Located at 15095 W. 116th Street, this unassuming building hides a treasure trove of vehicles that span generations, eras, and almost every chrome accent imaginable. On the day we visited, the scent of old
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Have you ever felt the pull of history tugging you off the beaten path? That’s precisely what will happen when you set out to explore 5 historic stops in Southeast Kansas. This isn’t just a list of places, it’s a journey through time, through stories etched into the very soil of small towns and dusty
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Every so often, you stumble on a place that hits just the right note—Hank’s Garage and Grill, at 5801 Nieman Road in Shawnee, Kansas, is one of those spots. We pulled up with hungry bellies and open minds, curious about this new eatery getting buzz from locals who know good grub. Tucked along a strip
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