"Rock Star" road tripper checking in! Self-proclaimed anyway! Road trips and visits to all 50 states are my game. Find your next road trip destinations here. Fill your bucket list with fantastic US journeys. I love road trips and spare no effort in making my travels and experiences inviting for members of the road-tripping family! Pick a trip you want to take, or get inspired to plan your own. - - The Driveby Tourist (or call me Stan!)
π» Welcome to Wichita, Kansas: The Heart of the Heartland! πΎ
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β Discover the hidden gem of the Midwest, where prairie charm meets urban sophistication. ποΈπ I plan to take a βFAMβ trip there starting Labor Day. Iβll be traveling there when you read this. π By the way, a FAM trip stands for Familiarization with a destination. Kansas Tourism is paying expenses for the visit with the understanding that we will write about it on our blogs, websites, and books. Six of us are attending, and several #VisitKansas representatives are hosting us. πΎππ©οΈπ Although I try to post daily with quick updates, they keep us very busy from morning to night. Iβll post as I can to my premium subscriber's group. Hereβs the link to check out the opportunity. Must-see attractions: 𦬠Sedgwick County Zoo: Home to over 3,000 animals π π¨ Museum of World Treasures: Journey through time π π Exploration Place: Hands-on science fun for all ages πͺοΈ πΏ Botanica Gardens: A floral paradise π» Don't miss: π» Local breweries for craft beer enthusiasts π Historic Orpheum Theatre for shows πΆ Arkansas River for kayaking adventures β Foodies rejoice! π Indulge in mouthwatering BBQ and unique local eats. π½ β Come experience the warmth of Wichita - where Midwestern hospitality meets big-city excitement! π€ π β βThe Heart of the Country!β Classic Rock song: "Dust in the Windβ by Kansas Please email me about your experiences in a state that isnβt as visited as others! For example, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Alaska. βHere is the Premium Subscription page: You will get early views of new blog posts, one extra weekly newsletter, and views of all past published newsletters. And occasionally, I'll ask for votes on content! Until next time..... Stan β Featured Post: Check out a work-in-progress blog post about Kansas road trips! (Currently, only a few links to detailed posts. Planning to add more soon.) |
Stan Wiebe
"Rock Star" road tripper checking in! Self-proclaimed anyway! Road trips and visits to all 50 states are my game. Find your next road trip destinations here. Fill your bucket list with fantastic US journeys. I love road trips and spare no effort in making my travels and experiences inviting for members of the road-tripping family! Pick a trip you want to take, or get inspired to plan your own. - - The Driveby Tourist (or call me Stan!)
Okay. What does PP & PP stand for? How about Parks, Presidents, and Peculiar Places? Iβm planning the trip for the spring of 2025. Visiting Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Kansas. (Maybe Nebraska on the way home.) Iβm planning to visit seven presidential museums. (Hoover, Truman, Clinton, Bush I, Bush II, LBJ, and Eisenhower.) Also planning for five National Parks: Hot Springs, Big Bend, Guadalupe Mountains, White Sands, and Carlsbad Caverns. Since the National Park...
π¨ Twice the Fun: Art Meander on the Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway! ππ Hey, art lovers and road trip enthusiasts! π Mark your calendars for next October's can't-miss event: The Art Meander! π β¨ What's the buzz? π πΌοΈ 42 local artists showcasing their talents π 32 locations along the scenic byway π Diverse art forms: painting, photography, pottery, and more! The route? πΊοΈ π Follow the Minnesota River from Big Stone Lake to the Twin Cities (but donβt miss the art!) π£οΈ β¦ and drive the...
Attention thrill-seekers and ghost hunters! π΅οΈβοΈπ΅οΈβοΈ Buckle up for the ultimate paranormal adventure across the USA! Hereβs a link to the Roadtrippers article. Below includes a statement about several of the stops. Winchester Mystery House, California π 160 rooms of pure architectural madness! π¨ Heading east to: Ohio State Reformatory π Where mobsterβs ghosts might still lurk! π€ Don't miss: The Myrtles Plantation, Louisiana π³ 12 ghosts and counting! π»π»π» Pit stop at: Waverly Hills Sanatorium,...