Immerse yourself in the heartland of America, specifically Shawnee, Kansas, a town where history and culture intertwine in the form of a historic gem – The Aztec Theater. Our podcast guest, Jeffrey Calkins, co-owner of the theater, beautifully spins tales of its past as a movie hub, its role in rejuvenating a struggling downtown, and…
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An Indelible Mark on the Civil Rights Movement in Topeka, Kansas
Many people associate the South with the fight for civil rights; yet, Topeka, Kansas played a vital role in the civil rights movement and changed the trajectory of U.S. civil rights with Brown v. Board of Education. May 17 marks the 68th anniversary of the landmark ruling that ended segregation. Plan a trip to Topeka…
Kansas City, Kansas, Sports and Outdoor Adventures Weekend
Get your game on in Kansas City, Kansas, with a weekend of sporting and outdoor adventures. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwanderlust.usa.by.rail%2Fvideos%2F1729383660489730%2F&show_text=0&width=560
Sports and Outdoor Adventure: Kansas City, Kansas, Itinerary
After back-to-back trips to Fredericksburg, Chattanooga, and Chicago, I was looking forward to some downtime close to home. Fortunately, a chance to explore my own backyard presented itself. June 2-4 I’ll visit Kansas City, KS, and enjoy many activities that, even as a lifelong resident, I’ve never tried. Sporting activities like Kansas City T-Bones, Sporting…
Sweet Torture: My First Time Experiencing Reflexology
I lay back, feet soaking in warm water, as she started to rub my forehead. “Oh, this is going to be good,” I thought. Then she moved her hands to the top of my head and the pseudo-torture began. First, she dug her fingers into tender hollows that I didn’t know existed. I imagined a baby’s…
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