Tag: NORTH AMERICA

Looking for a little romance in the Flint Hills? Escape the monotony of Fort Riley and Manhattan. And immerse yourself in the romance of wildflowers, panoramic sunsets, and the wide-open plains. Relax in the heart of prairie country with a loved one on a romantic getaway in the Flint Hills of Kansas.

Got kids and want to do something fun you and your kids will enjoy? Then you’ve come to the right place. In addition to the zoos, parks, and bike trails, in Manhattan, you’ll find activities packed with history and learning opportunities. There are several Kid-Friendly activities near Fort Riley in…

Thankfully, you don’t have to eat in a box in Manhattan, Kansas if you don’t want to. Skip the chain and fast-food restaurants. Here are 6 of the best ethnic and locally-owned restaurants in the Fort Riley/ Manhattan area. The Best Locally-Owned Restaurants  Fort Riley, Manhattan and Junction City Kansas …

The Flint Hills Scenic Byway offers incredible views of the native grasses and flowers. It’s one of the last remaining tallgrass prairie landscapes left in America. Much of the land along the Flint Hills Byway hasn’t changed in thousands of years ago when the Kaw, Osage and other native tribes lived…

I finally stepped outside O’Hare and spent a long layover at Chicago’s Navy Pier. We rode the Centennial Wheel, strolled the waterfront, ate deep-dish at Giordano’s, and took an architecture river cruise. It was simple, scenic, and worth it. Chicago proved it’s more than just an airport connection.

There are more dirt roads in the state of Kansas than anywhere else in the United States. And Prairie Fire Winery is located at the end of one. When we turned off the highway, I could feel the mood change in the car. Dirt roads are the one thing Steven…

The symmetry of the vines and the individuality of each grape and leaf appeals to my quirky nature. Add a view with rolling hills and a chilled white wine— that’s Liquid Art.