Category: Kansas
Horses & Riders Racing Mail
The pony express was in operation for just a little over a year, however the story of horses and riders racing mail across the country…
Location, Location, Location
They say that in real estate, the three most important things are location, location, location. That was true even in the 1850s. It led one…
A Place Called El Cuartelejo
Near Kansas’ border with Colorado you can find a place called El Cuartelejo. It’s the ruins of an ancient home who’s occupants were on the…
A Dwelling That Doesn’t Belong in Kansas
In western Kansas you can find the foundations for an old Native American settlement. Perhaps that doesn’t seem too out of the ordinary, until you…
One of the Natural Wonders of Kansas
It’s one of the natural wonders of Kansas. A place of white spires rising from the prairie plains that have been a landmark for centuries…
The Theater Life
When Kenny Mitchell was dating his wife-to-be, they enjoyed going to the local movie theater. He probably never imagined how that theatre and so many…
Diversifying the Family Farm
When this farm decided to diversify they didn’t do it by growing a different crop or buying livestock. They instead looked to something everyone in…
The Delivery Tree
Today if you need parts for your car or truck, you might just head to an auto repair store. Turn back the clock nearly 200…
Messages Delivered in Weeks
Before express mail or overnight delivery, messages traveled at a speed measured not in hours, but in weeks. For those wanting to communicate up and…
Where Two Nations Could Met
The hardwood trees along the Neosho River had been growing here for years. In fact, many of those old trees can be found yet today. …
