CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES From Kansas to Italy: How 10 Trips Celebrated Life, Love, and Family Posted on March 21, 2019August 18, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters I’ve done a lot of travel this year, both at home and abroad. But there is an overall theme for most of my 2018 travels– friends and family. We’ve celebrated big events, moves, return to health, and firsts. I am so proud to have been in a position to share… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Unique Date Ideas Near Fort Riley for a Romantic Getaway Posted on February 14, 2019September 15, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters 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. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Best Kid-Friendly Attractions in the Flint Hills of Kansas Posted on December 25, 2018October 6, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters 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… Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD Why do Americans Fear Everything? Posted on December 20, 2018November 16, 2025 By Stacey A. Peters A few days ago I had a passing conversation that bothered me. Someone posted “a problem” in a Facebook group. She said that after making her profile public, she was getting a lot of friend requests from the Middle East. And now she was concerned for her family’s safety. I… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Road Trip: Driving the Scenic Flint Hills Byway Posted on November 29, 2018September 10, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters 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… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES How to Make the Most of a Layover: Road Trip to Chicago Navy Pier Posted on October 17, 2018September 11, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters 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. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Prairie Fire Winery: Heart of Flint Hills Wine Country Posted on August 6, 2018September 8, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters 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… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Life in the Midwest: Liquid Art Winery in Manhattan Kansas Posted on July 31, 2018September 6, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters 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. Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD Life in the Midwest: Fort Riley, Kansas Posted on July 31, 2018September 13, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters PCS to Fort Riley, check. We signed the lease. And now we are the newest residents of Manhattan, Kansas, a city in the Flint Hills of Kansas. My first impressions of Manhattan and the Fort Riley community aren’t as bad as I thought. But living in an empty house is… Read more