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Top 5 Favorites in Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade

At the sound of the clip-clop of hooves on pavement and the jingle of bells, I could feel the excitement building amongst the crowd standing around me on a street corner in downtown Lawrence one chilly morning.

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Posted on December 18, 2012 12:04PM by Cecilia Harris

Kaw Valley Farmers Inspire Connection to Land

A Faces & Places Roadie Blog

Twenty-three farms were featured October 6 and 7 at the Kaw Valley Farm Tour. Apple orchards, vineyards and honeybees were just a ...

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Posted on October 17, 2012 10:58AM by Jess, Faces & Places Tour Roadie

A Festival of Performers in Lawrence

Sword swallowers, Fire-walkers and Pogo-stick stuntmen are among the dozens of performers taking to the streets in Lawrence this month for the 5th annual Busker Festival. It’s a chance to enjoy ...

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Posted on August 7, 2012 11:28AM by Becky Blake

A Bucket List of Golf Courses in Kansas

A novice golfer, I decided to create a bucket list of some of the best public golf courses in Kansas. I questioned two of my avid golf friends who regularly travel distances in search of a ...

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Posted on August 2, 2012 3:12PM by Cecilia Harris

The History of Natural History: Animals with a story in Lawrence

The Dyche Natural History Museum covers the non-human history of our state, but it is more than your normal grouping of “dead animals.” The stories behind the objects are just as interesting as the ...

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Posted on July 24, 2012 12:36PM by Karen Ridder

Gravel Rocks! – The Dirty Kanza 200

The Dirty Kanza 200 is a mighty event in the heart of the Flint Hills. Dubbed North America’s Premier Annual Ultra Distance Gravel Race the cycling event may seem like an anomaly to many, but to the ...

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Posted on June 28, 2012 10:11AM by Katy Ibsen

Bald Eagle viewing in Kansas

As far as my bird watching experience goes, the most memorable experience I’ve had is being up close and personal with a falcon while visiting the United States Air Force Academy. Then, while aiding ...

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Posted on January 31, 2012 5:21PM by Katy Ibsen

Top 10 Surprises Along Lawrence’s Massachusetts Street

Slowly strolling down Massachusetts Street in Lawrence, I realized this area is way more than just a place to hang out with friends dining at a fun restaurant or shopping for trendy clothing and ...

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Posted on November 10, 2011 1:03PM by Cecilia Harris

Found on the Web: Film star and travel writer Andrew McCarthy hankering for Kansas

You probably remember Andrew McCarthy from his starring roles in such feature films as “St. Elmo’s Fire” and “Pretty in Pink.” For the past few years, though, McCarthy has been hosting video ...

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Posted on September 19, 2011 4:00PM by Becky Blake

Chef at Lawrence’s TEN Restaurant Creates Special Cuisine for Civil War Dinner

Eric Rillos, the new executive chef at the Eldridge Hotel’s TEN Restaurant , rode into Lawrence with a burning passion for creating amazing cuisine and a reputation of doing just that at fine eating ...

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Posted on August 19, 2011 10:30AM by Cecilia Harris

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Top 5 Favorites in Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade

Kaw Valley Farmers Inspire Connection to Land

A Festival of Performers in Lawrence

A Bucket List of Golf Courses in Kansas

The History of Natural History: Animals with a story in Lawrence

Gravel Rocks! – The Dirty Kanza 200

Bald Eagle viewing in Kansas

Top 10 Surprises Along Lawrence’s Massachusetts Street

Found on the Web: Film star and travel writer Andrew McCarthy hankering for Kansas

Chef at Lawrence’s TEN Restaurant Creates Special Cuisine for Civil War Dinner