Olde Road Chronicles: Adventures of the KS MVC
Another week, another adventure for the Mobile Visitor Center! We kicked things off at the "mothership"—the Curtis Building…
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Nine miles West of Ottawa you will find the busy town of Pomona. History tells us that the Sac & Fox Indian Reservation was once on this location. Twelve to fifteen thousand acres was purchased by John Whetstone who founded the city of Pomona in 1869. The Flint Hills Nature Trail will soon be open in Pomona. Pomona’s business district runs along 68 highway. They offer several restaurants, an antique shop and service stations. The contrasting beauty of rolling prairie with low hills and bountiful streams draw people to this part of Kansas as well as the recreational activities at Lake Pomona built by the Corp of Engineers.
Another week, another adventure for the Mobile Visitor Center! We kicked things off at the "mothership"—the Curtis Building…
The itch to travel doesn’t hibernate. Cooler weather keeps us indoors, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get out and…
Kansas has long been known as the “Breadbasket of the World.” The state’s rich agricultural heritage encompasses…
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In Lawrence, it feels as though all roads lead to Mass Street ... and for good reason. The main drag through downtown brings University of…
Follow the smoke. You’ll find the fire. It’s our hearts blazing with devotion for what makes life good. Saucy zeal for smoked…
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What a week! After wrapping up the State Fair, I parked the MVC in my driveway for a bit of downtime. We both needed a break (me, for…
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Take your family on a road trip to experience the beautiful and magical, FREE light displays throughout Southeast Kansas. Some of these…