Take a Walk with Birkenstock

In 1983 Congress enacted what would become known as the Rails-to-Trails Act. This act made it quicker and easier for concerned citizens to imagine alternate uses to abandoned rail lines, advocate f...

I grew up in Wichita. I couldn't wait to escape to Lawrence to attend KU. That is a typical adolescent's response to their hometown. Over decades my tune changed. I have rediscovered the many good ...

Like most Americans, I love the National Parks. Every year attendance at the National Parks keeps going up. The parks are our shared treasure capable of providing truly magical experiences which ke...

California has the giant redwood trees. India has the Great Banyan Tree. Africa has the baobab tree. New Zealand has the Tāne Mahuta, the giant kauri tree. Not to be outdone, the Great Plains has t...

Two grains of sand met on a deserted beach outside of what is now Minneapolis, Kansas. Iron oxide, calcium carbonate, and pressure cemented their relationship. Other grains of sand followed suit an...

When I was growing up, Mount Rushmore was assumed to be synonymous with patriotism. My elementary and junior high classes taught history, which was designed to create better future citizens. My sch...

My Mother embroidered the oak tree quote, framed it, and hung it on her bedroom wall. It was a daily reminder to maintain patience and a positive attitude. Cork oak trees can live up to 200 years. ...

Speaking of parades..... Every year the Lawrence Arts Center puts on a parade, a show of creative force. It is an all-volunteer parade. People are encouraged to create something on wheels which mak...

Red Rocks, the home of William Allen White, is a state historical site, open for tours on a regular basis. It is a lovely home built with red rocks from the Garden of the Gods area of Colorado. Wh...