2026 News Archive
Why is Eisenhower one of the best?
Did you know that C-SPAN answers the question, “Why is Eisenhower one of the best?” C-SPAN rankings encompass ten categories and feature over 100 history and presidential scholars who complete their...
Abilene – Eisenhower & Gunsmoke History
Be sure to visit Abilene – Eisenhower & Gunsmoke History celebrated! Abilene consistently ranks among the best historic small towns in the US. In 2025, it earned second place in the USA TODAY’s...
Challenge: National Parks & Presidents
Would you be up for the Challenge: National Parks & Presidents? The trip initially goes down the center of the US to Arkansas. Then, it makes a right turn through Texas and New Mexico. Following...
5 Authentic Midwest Towns That Are Time Capsules Of 1950s Americana
The 1950s remains one of the most aesthetically romanticized decades in American history. Kitschy neon signs, old-fashioned soda fountains, and idyllic suburban neighborhoods lined with picket fences...
Abilene Man Honored as Distinguished Volunteer
The Kansas Recreation and Parks Association recognized Joe Minick of Abilene with the Distinguished Volunteer Award. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, at 90 years young...
Kansas museum displays veteran portraits celebrating America’s diversity
A unique art collection featuring portraits of veterans from all 50 states is on display at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the...
Romantic Valentine's dinner set for Seelye Mansion
Couples looking for a unique Valentine’s Day celebration can enjoy a candlelit dinner at the Historic Seelye Mansion. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 13 and Feb. 14 and includes a champagne...
Best Places to Live in Kansas
You know what they say—there’s no place like home. And in Kansas, that can mean a lot of different things depending on where you land—from polished suburbs to college towns to wide-open space. If...
Eisenhower: The Man Who Shaped A Nation
Dwight D. Eisenhower’s story is one of grit, leadership, and lasting influence. From his small-town Kansas roots to commanding Allied forces in World War II and guiding America through the 1950s,...
Travel Destination: Fund Day Trips from Wichita
People ask me, "Vanessa, what town should I visit that has cool things to do and see within driving distance from Wichita?" At that moment, I nearly burst with excitement becuase I couldn't wait to...