With gas prices soaring and air travel less reliable, our family is getting a little more creative but no less adventurous with our family vacations. This month we didn't have to go far at all to enjoy a long...
As a Kansas native, I've traveled to Topeka a handful of times in my life. I've often traveled through Topeka, but our family decided to explore thecapital city a little this summer. The fact that it is just a...
Newton, Kansas is just big enough to have fun stuff to do and eat, and just small enough to make a cozy community. It’s about 25 minutes north of Wichita on I-135, and has some unique day trip opportunities...
Over spring break, my husband, 2 kids, and I visited Acorns Resort at Milford Lake. Just about 2 hours away from Wichita, this location has all you need for outdoorsy lakeside fun with the family!
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The resort is expansive with...
Summer 2022 - The Sunflower Summer Program is returning to provide more robust offerings where families can visit Kansas attractions for free. Developed by the Kansas Department of Education, this program provides a wide variety of ways for families...
Central Riverside Park is located near Downtown Wichita at 720 Nims and spans over 50 acres. This is truly one of the most beautiful parks in ICT and one of my kids’ favorite spots to visit.
Looking for more fun,...
If you find yourself with a day to spare and the weather is nice, I highly recommend a road trip that my family calls the Cowley County Loop. From Wichita it is just around 160 miles in the car,...
12 Wichita Wild Habitat Areas in Wichita to Explore with Kids
If you are in for a fun (and free!) outdoor adventure with kids, you should explore what the Wichita Wild Areas have to offer. Whether you are looking for...
Oh give me a home where the buffalo roam. Just decades after being on the brink of extinction, the ubiquitous giants of the great plains have a home once again roaming the rolling prairie on the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge....
Wichita is a small city with big fun for families with kids of all ages. Regardless of age, season, or budget, there is something for everyone. For families looking for something to do together on th weekends or for...
Located just 90 minutes north of Wichita is a state park that has everything your adventure loving family could want. Kanopolis State Park in the Smoky Hills is the perfect destination if you're looking for hiking, mountain biking, horseback...
Day at Kenwood Cove in Salina, KS
Looking to do one more quick day trip before summer ends? Look no further! Kenwood Cove Water Park in Salina, KS is Salina’s city pool and only 1hr and 15min north of Wichita....
You've heard of hiking trails in Kansas and if you love to explore our great state, chances are you have probably ventured out on a few and even taken the kids along. But have you done a water hike/trail?!...
Do you need new places to explore outside with the family, without driving out-of-state? There are 28 Kansas state parks!
We’ve listed out each park with its main amenities and how long of a drive it is from downtown Wichita. Be...
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Best Places for Indoor Fun in Wichita, KS
Looking for things to do indoors in Wichita? While Wichita has a fantastic zoo, parks that can’t be beat, botanical gardens, and various other outdoor...
