Today on Wildlife Wednesday Deb and Michelle take a humorous look at mythical wildlife in Kansas from Jayhawks to Jackelopes!

Living historians help bring history to life for visitors at state and national historic sites in Kansas. Today Deb and Michelle talk about some of their favorite living historians and a unique opportunity for young people to get involved in living history this summer!

Links from this episode:

Websites: 

Ride Into History:  https://bit.ly/2S7wQUY

Info for the living history camps for the Quivira Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail:

Website: https://bit.ly/3gnuniQ

George and Diane Bernheimer: https://bit.ly/2RsgG83

Today on Friday Funday Deb and Michelle talk about photography and its healing and restorative power and share stories about photographers who inspire them including Gordon Parks, Bob Szabo, and Deb’s sister Denise!

Today on Wildlife Wednesday Deb and Michelle introduce us to a man who makes it his mission to help people with disabilities and our veterans enjoy the outdoors! 

Today on Discovering History Monday we explore the real meaning of Memorial Day and the work of Melissa Jarboe to help veterans and their families.

Links from this episode:

Melissa Jarboe's Website 

Deb and Michelle are discussing how various Forts and some of their favorite Kansans honor the fallen on Memorial Day.

Links from this episode:

Fort Harker

Fort Hays

Fort Scott

Ft. Wallace - Museum

Deb and Michelle discuss their harrowing experience with severe weather and tornadoes. 

Links from this episode:

Western Kansas Wildlife

Greensburg Kansas

On this edition of Discovering History Monday, Deb and Michelle discuss the Exodusters, how they came to Kansas, and their tremendous strength. In the second half, they discuss geocaching and how you can find treasure along the Santa Fe Trail!   

Links from this episode:

Nicodemus

Exodusters

Tennessee Town

Santa Fe Trail Geocache

On this Funday Friday, Deb and Michelle discuss their favorite places to get a bite when traveling Around Kansas. 

Links from this episode:

Ad Astra Eating

Alma Creamery

Aunt Netters

Camies

Cakes

Empty Nesters

Free State Brewing

The Mad Greek

Oz Winery

Wakeeney Livestock Cafe

Wertz Street

Winona Cafe

On this Wildlife Wednesday, Deb and Michelle are discussing the remarkable bird migrations that Kansans get to witness throughout the year. 

Links from this episode:

Cheyenne Bottoms

Red Buffalo Ranch

Kerwin Reservoir

Quivira Refuge

Audubon Bird Books

Baker Wetlands

Santa Fe Trail Association

Western Kansas Wildlife

Visit Council Grove

Ft. Wallace - Museum