Tag Archives: Wichita
Cool and Rainy Kansas 150 Celebration
It was the first rain we’d had in weeks, so Kansans gathered in Wichita for the Kansas 150 Celebration weren’t complaining. It didn’t seem to faze the longhorns sedately marching south on Main much, either. The much-anticipated Sunflower Parade and … Continue reading
D’s Dairy Freeze in Wichita – It’s All About Family
While doing my Friday night Google search for a non-restaurant-chain, inexpensive place to eat in Wichita, I found an awful lot of online chatter about a south-end spot called D’s Dairy Freeze. Fortunately, my hubby is a big fan of … Continue reading
Why I Came Back to Wichita’s River Festival
Here’s an admission it pains me to make–for years I avoided the Wichita River Festival, deeming it too noisy, too crowded and too expensive. Given the fact that I blog about Kansas tourism, that’s a bitter pill to swallow! But … Continue reading
Wichita’s 19th Frostbite Regatta Makes a Splash
As promised, here’s an update on Wichita’s most famous regatta on the Little Arkansas River. Last Sunday, November 7, dozens of competitors in teams of two, four or eight (and some very athletic singles) warmed up by rowing 1.7 miles … Continue reading
Warm-up for the Frostbite Regatta!
A chilly a.m. walk through Wichita’s South Riverside Park revealed hardy rowing crews warming up for tomorrow’s Frostbite Regatta. The crews seemed both pumped and disciplined as they set their shells into the Little Arkansas and got serious. The shouts … Continue reading
Prairie Fire Wichita Marathon-What a Blast!
I may not be a marathon runner, but this morning’s inaugural PrairieFire Wichita Marathon left me with a major endorphin high! Attending an event that’s this well organized and attended by thousands may just be the highlight of my Autumn. … Continue reading
Wichita’s Riverside Park – A Treasure to be Savored
There’s something wonderful about lush, wide-open green spaces waiting to be savored on an Autumn morning. Wichita, Kansas has many such spaces, thanks to a carefully planned system of city parks. A gem among those outdoor treasures is Riverside Park, … Continue reading
Wichita’s Mightiest Little Coffee Roastery!
Ever wake up with an undeniable urge for a jolt of liquid energy? If you happen to live near Wichita, Kansas, that urge is easily satisfied. Fresh Roast Coffee Company, located in historic College Hill, sends the aroma of freshly … Continue reading
Five Reasons to Visit the Wichita River Corridor
If a visit to Wichita, Kansas is in your future, don’t go home without visiting the city’s River Corridor, a place where history, culture and natural beauty inspire visitors in every season. From the Museums on the River to Veterans … Continue reading
