Located about half an hour west of downtown Kansas City, Bonner Springs, Kansas combines small town charm with access to the amenities of a bigger city.
Megan Bannister
Even when I visit a larger metropolitan area, I prefer to head off the beaten path. From obscure local history to hole-in-the-wall eateries, I love exploring like a local when I visit somewhere new. Luckily…
Nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, Branson, Missouri is a popular destination for outdoor recreation and family adventures alike. While the Ozarks are a bustling vacation destination, you’ll still find hidden gems galore…
There’s not a lot happening along I-80 between Chicago and Connecticut, at least that’s what we found earlier this week when my mom and I made the road trip trek. So on our second day, as we were driving for what seemed like an eternity across Pennsylvania, we decided to make a detour to visit the Weather Capital of the World: Punxsutawney, PA…
Last week while I was trekking east, we made a quick detour in Punxsutawney, PA, the home of Phil the weather-predicting groundhog. We stopped in the adorably quaint downtown before heading south toward Gobbler’s Knob, the wooded location where hundreds flocked each Feb. 2 to see Punxsutawney Phil’s annual weather prediction…
Southern Wisconsin is full of fun adventures. Like the rest of the state, you’ll find delicious Midwestern dining, rich local history and passionate locals in this region. But this area has a local flavor all…
I’ve seen the sign off of I-80 countless times—Brooklyn: Community of Flags. But, for whatever reason, I’ve never been curious enough to stop. That is, until recently…
I know what you’re thinking, but unfortunately this is not a historic jail for squirrels. Though how hilarious would that be?
Together with neighboring Kimballton—home of the Little Mermaid—Elk Horn, Iowa is the largest rural Danish settlement in the United States. So it’s no surprise that the small town is also home to the country’s only working Danish windmill…