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Comment on Prairie Museum of Art and History - Colby, Kansas by ashley

ashley — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:32:35 +0000

i love this museum!!!!!

Comment on Lebold Mansion - Abilene, Kansas by Teja A. Gambel

Teja A. Gambel — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:01:38 +0000

I grew up in Kansas, (Topeka) and traveled by this beautiful home for years as a child. I am so thrilled that this home is now truly loved by its owners, (it shows).
Is it still owned by Gary Yuschalk and Larkin Mayo? I remember reading about it around 2004, I think it was in “Victorian Homes” my husband and I plan on taking a trip into Kansas just to see this house and a few others next summer. I, more than anything would love to meet these two men. Anyone who would leave their
home ( I think they came to Kansas from California) and careers, to start a new life with a home or maybe because of this home, well I am in love with them both. I have always been lucky enough to live in Victorian or Neoclassical homes all of my life, until about eight years ago. I got very sick and had way more surgeries (25) than would be considered “my fair share” but that is just life, and we live it and make the best of it. Our goal is to again save a Victorian and live there forever. We have been fortunate to restore four very old homes in our marriage. We are very proud of doing it “right” from the bones to completion.
We look forward to seeing your beautiful home soon. Our thanks to you and your love of the past. Sincerely, Teja and Stan Gambel, Lincoln, Nebraska

Comment on STERNBERG MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY - HAYS, KANSAS by L. Parker

L. Parker — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:19:15 +0000

A fossil found at Fossil Oregon sometime in 1960 is now in my pocession.
It is my opinion the specimen is not “one” but “two” infant Basilosaurs sea- serpents from the late Eocene period. One of the sea creatures is “intact” while only a chest cavity of the second remains set in stone beside the other.

As you well know, the Basilosaurs were world-wide once teeming ancient seas; Their length would have expanded 40-80 feet with a weight of 7 tons.

When research first began on these “two” fossils, I was almost certain the creatures were “sea-horses” as is similar in size and mass to what a modern day sea-horse might look like today. Further research turned more toward ancient whales in make up and appearance. I finally come to the conclusion the fossils are probably “infant” Basilosaurus sea-serpents.

An attempt to photograph the sea serpents is now under way. Hopeful with added light that a clear image of the two fossils might soon be developed for further research and study. May I also send you a photograph to keep on file for your records? Any feed back from professioanl paleontogists will also be appreciated.

In Research, Larry

Comment on Lebold Mansion - Abilene, Kansas by Jan Robinson

Jan Robinson — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:47:15 +0000

I grew up in Abilene and my husband come home twice a year to visit family. We’ve been through the Lebold Mansion twice and it’s well worth the time! Such a uniquely beautiful restored home!

Comment on Land of Oz - Liberal, Kansas by Land of Oz – Liberal, Kansas

Land of Oz – Liberal, Kansas — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:33:17 +0000

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Comment on Lee Richardson Zoo - Garden City, Kansas by Editor

Editor — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:31:27 +0000

Your request for information on Penny has been forwarded to the zoo with a request that they let you know. Enjoy your visit to beautiful Kansas and the Garden City area!

Comment on Lee Richardson Zoo - Garden City, Kansas by Scott L. Lout

Scott L. Lout — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:23:00 +0000

To whom this may concern.

I am writing to inquire about a special elephant named Penny. I lived in Ulysses from ages 3-8. I am presently 51, and have special memories of my mother and dad taking me to see Penny at the zoo. I had planned on making a trip back to visit where I spent some of my childhood, and would love to see Penny if she is still with us. I have lived most of my life in the Beaumont, Texas area.

Thank You
Scott

Comment on Combat Air Museum - Topeka, Kansas by Editor

Editor — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:58:08 +0000

Mr. Tucker,
I have forwarded your message on to the museum and asked them to contact you.
Thank you for contacting http://www.kansasbeautiful.com and allowing us to be of assistance.

Comment on Combat Air Museum - Topeka, Kansas by R.M. Tucker

R.M. Tucker — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 03:11:11 +0000

I am interested in knowing 1) the procedure the museum uses to procure aircraft for static display and 2) is there any volunteer work needed to the aircraft museum? I live in Kansas City, but would be happy to commute for the right incentive (non-monetary) What at can I do?

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Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:39:15 +0000

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Comment on Prairie Rose Wranglers - Wichita Kansas by Editor

Editor — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:56:46 +0000

I have forwarded your message on to the Diamond W. Wranglers and asked them to respond to you. Good luck, sounds like it would be a great deal of fun to be part of your group.

Pat Watson, Editor

Comment on Prairie Rose Wranglers - Wichita Kansas by Bernice Mettenbrink

Bernice Mettenbrink — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:44:37 +0000

I’m the asst. manager and an escort for the York Fun Club in York, NE. York is very close to Henderson, NE, which is Orin Friesen’s hometown. I noticed that the Diamond W Wranglers - previously known as the Prairie Rose Wranglers - will be performing at the Double D Ranch near Ashland, NE on June 27, 2009.

I just wanted to make sure that Orin Friesen would be part of the group for this gig. I know you’ve had a name change and even though the above news article lists Orin as a member, I found some other things on “the net” that list someone else and not Orin. Before we advertise, I want to make sure that Orin will be part of the group that night. I would hate to mislead our travelers. Thank you so much for answering my question. Sincerely, Bernice Mettenbrink, York Fun Club, Inc.

Comment on Old Stone Barn + Other Sites - Council Grove, Kansas by Old Stone Barn | renaissanceinitiative.org

Old Stone Barn | renaissanceinitiative.org — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:50:01 +0000

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Comment on Wolf Creek Park - Vassar, Kansas by Wolf Creek Park | thinspace.net

Wolf Creek Park | thinspace.net — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:16:17 +0000

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Comment on Fort Dodge Kansas State Soldiers Home - Fort Dodge, Kansas by sean creevey

sean creevey — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:20:49 +0000

Fort Dodge was established in 1865 not 1859.
The first housing were dugouts with canvas roofs dug into the bank of the Arkansas River not sod or adobe.

Comment on Box Lazy A Ranch Retreat - Axtell, Kansas by Editor

Editor — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:40:14 +0000

You can contact her at info@boxlazya.com.

Comment on Box Lazy A Ranch Retreat - Axtell, Kansas by jesse fifer

jesse fifer — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:39:13 +0000

does this have a email to get in contact with the owner?

Comment on Prairie Rose Wranglers - Wichita Kansas by Editor

Editor — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:39:04 +0000

I sent you the link from Rand McNally to give you the directions to go to the show. We hope you truly enjoy the visit and let us know your throughts so we can share them with our readers.

Pat Watson
Editor

Comment on Cedar Bluff State Park - Ogallah, Kansas by Editor

Editor — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:26:05 +0000

Hi Nancy,
The celebration at Cedar Bluff State Park is called the Holiday In Lights. It is 7 miles of lights in the trees with other decorations for you to enjoy. The festivities take place Dec. 6 and 7th, Dec. 10 and 12,13 and 14. There will be hay racks for you to ride on to see the lights or you can drive your own vehicle. There is free hot chocolate and on occasion Santa even shows up for the kids! We hope you visit and enjoy the experience!
Pat Watson
Editor

Comment on Cedar Bluff State Park - Ogallah, Kansas by Nancy Melia

Nancy Melia — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:03:14 +0000

I have heard that nexte weekend there is going to be some Christmas activities going on at Cedar Bluff and wanted some of the details please. Thanks
Nancy

Comment on Prairie Rose Wranglers - Wichita Kansas by Gayle Thomas

Gayle Thomas — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:36:19 +0000

directions or address for the show I live in Marion, ks thanks

Comment on The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens - Overland Park, Kansas by Botanical Gardens Sometimes Forgotten : GardenFingers

Botanical Gardens Sometimes Forgotten : GardenFingers — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:53:39 +0000

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Comment on Ghost Tales of Holton - Holton, Kansas by Beth Cooper

Beth Cooper — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:39:17 +0000

Ghost tours of Holton include two haunted inns, the country club and the cemetery. tours operate year around. age 12 and over

Comment on Combat Air Museum - Topeka, Kansas by Editor

Editor — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:14:38 +0000

Joe,
I have forwarded your email on to the museum and requested they contact you directly.
How nice of you to offer these items, hopefully they will go to a good home.

Pat Watson
Editor

Comment on Combat Air Museum - Topeka, Kansas by joe speer

joe speer — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:07:26 +0000

hello,,i several high quality framed an numbered photographs of all types of military fighter an bomber planes,,a freind of mine who was a big military collecter buff recently has passed,,so i now have a large collecection of these items,,i honestly just dont have need or the the room to house theses items,,if you are interested in this extencise collection please call me at 913-522-4687,,or you can e-mail me,,,these are very nice areial pics ,,they are also quite large in size,,,,,so if you are interested or know some-one who has interest please contact me,,thank you for your time,,sincerlly,,joe l. speer my e-mail speerjoe@yahoo.com

Comment on Fort Dodge Kansas State Soldiers Home - Fort Dodge, Kansas by Editor

Editor — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:03:07 +0000

Thank you so much for telling me about your brother. It cleared up a question from another reader and I was able to provide her with a site to visit to get more information to help her.

Our sites are grateful for readers such as you who help us help others. Thank you again!

Pat Watson
Editor

Comment on Fort Dodge Kansas State Soldiers Home - Fort Dodge, Kansas by Linda McCormack

Linda McCormack — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:05:38 +0000

My brother is a resident at the Soldier’s home. He had to go through his social worker at the Veteran’s Administration.

Comment on Lebold Mansion - Abilene, Kansas by Lynda Scheele

Lynda Scheele — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:14:01 +0000

I have visited many Victorian era tour homes, but none can compare in beauty or depth of collection to the Lebold Mansion. It is truly one of Kansas’ 8 Architectural Wonders, and I will add “A National Treasure.” The owner/curators are extremely knowledgable on Victorian living and decor and give a knockout tour. Don’t miss this on your visit to Abilene.

Comment on Abilene & Smoky Valley Excursion Train - Abilene, Kansas by Editor

Editor — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:05:56 +0000

Schedule
2008 Schedule

Memorial Day thru Labor Day
Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sundays 2:00 p.m.
No runs on Mondays or Tuesdays

Labor Day 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, thru OCTOBER 26, 2008
Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
All trips are narrated

Special seating is offered, for an additional fare, in the engine and/or cupola of the caboose.
Fares (tax included):
Adults (age 12 and over) $12.00
Children (age 3-11) $6.00
Children 2 and younger: Free

The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad is Handicap Accessible

Comment on Abilene & Smoky Valley Excursion Train - Abilene, Kansas by Carol Boldenow

Carol Boldenow — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:12:12 +0000

What are the days, times of departure, and cost of the Scenic Trane that goes to Emterprise?

Thanks

Comment on Round Barn - Mullinville Kansas by Dani Golden

Dani Golden — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:36:06 +0000

I personally got to meet the wife of Henry Fromme at my job and i overheard her talking about the round barn so i got on the internet did some research and found a couple different web sites with info on the barn. I pack my family up and we all went to the barn it is an amazing site to see and i agree with the above comment there needs to be more advertizeing if you didnt know it was there you would never get to see it. If you are around southwest kansas this is a MUST SEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Even my little ones loved it. Its a true work of art and all by hand no power tools amazing!!!!!!!!!

Comment on Fort Dodge Kansas State Soldiers Home - Fort Dodge, Kansas by Editor

Editor — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:36:42 +0000

The Fort Dodge Soldier's Home is a tourist site where history can be studied and the past relived, but it is not a residential facility.

EDIT:

I am sending you a link to a site that has information on it for the Solider’s Home through the Veterans’ Administration. When I responded previously I was responding to the museum and not to the home, for that I sincerely apologize.

Good luck with your quest.

Pat Watson

Editor

www.kansasbeautiful.com

http://www.kcva.org/sh/ This should give you the information you want.

Comment on Fort Dodge Kansas State Soldiers Home - Fort Dodge, Kansas by Koleen Nosekabel

Koleen Nosekabel — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:13:46 +0000

I have looked at every web site I can find for information on how to become a resident of Fort Dodge Soldier’s Home.
Can you help?

Thanks

Comment on Exploration Place - Wichita Kansas by SIM Center at the Exploration Place

SIM Center at the Exploration Place — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:39:50 +0000

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Comment on Worldly Treasures - Wichita Kansas by Explore Egyptians and Romans at the Museum of World Treasures | Huimalamainakupuna The Hawaiian Blog

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:39:18 +0000

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Comment on Sedgwick County Zoo - Wichita Kansas by Sedgwick County Zoo - North American Animals | Teaching English to the World

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:33:02 +0000

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Comment on Worldly Treasures - Wichita Kansas by Hall of Presidents at the Museum of World Treasures | Music Blog

Hall of Presidents at the Museum of World Treasures | Music Blog — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:19:58 +0000

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Comment on Exploration Place - Wichita Kansas by Discover all there is at Exploration Place - Connect With Info on the Net

Discover all there is at Exploration Place - Connect With Info on the Net — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:18:00 +0000

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Comment on El Dorado Bike Trail - El Dorado, Kansas by Kansas Cyclist

Kansas Cyclist — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:24:40 +0000

Kansas Cyclist offers a few more details on the El Dorado Bike Bike trail, as well as trails in nearby El Dorado State Park, including the Walnut Ridge Trail, the Double Black Diamond Mountain Bike Trail, and the Boulder Bluff Trail:

Comment on Lebold Mansion - Abilene, Kansas by Lorna

Lorna — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:18:13 +0000

Our family and friends took time to see the Lebold mansion while in Abilene over the 4th of July holiday 2008. The curators were very knowledgable and gave great insight to life in the era as well as living history and period decorating. Many unusual artifacts are displayed.

Very different from the Seeley Mansion a few blocks away and built a few years later. Don’t miss either.

Comment on Prairie Rose Wranglers - Wichita Kansas by Editor

Editor — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:43:11 +0000

Thank you for contacting http://www.kansasbeautiful.com. Here is some updated information on the group.
The Diamond W Wranglers (previously known as the Prairie Rose Wranglers), formed in 1999 to entertain at the Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper. With the move to the new Diamond W Chuckwagon at Old Cowtown Museum, the name of the band has changed to the Diamond W Wranglers.
You can contact them through the following email and see how to purchase some of their CD’s.

info@diamondwchuckwagon.com

Sincerely,
Pat Watson
Editor

Comment on Prairie Rose Wranglers - Wichita Kansas by Don Bush

Don Bush — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:08:57 +0000

I heard you at the 57th National Square Dance Convention in Wichita and would like to buy some of your CD’s would you tell me how I can buy some CD’s.

Comment on Abilene & Smokey Valley Railroad & Excursion Train - Flint Hills, Kansas by Editor

Editor — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:16:02 +0000

Thank you for contacting http://www.iowabeautiful.com with your question. The cost is: Admission: Adult $10; 11 and under $6; under 3 no charge. The ride is 1.5 hours long for the 10 mile round trip.

Pat Watson
Editor

Comment on Lebold Mansion - Abilene, Kansas by virginia

virginia — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:28:03 +0000

WONDERFUL!

Crammed w/ goodies and rich in history; a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon with the family. The house is spectacular and the victorian antiques are breathtaking!

A must!

Comment on Abilene & Smokey Valley Railroad & Excursion Train - Flint Hills, Kansas by Debbie

Debbie — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:16:55 +0000

Would like to know the price to take the ride and how long it takes.,

Comment on Exploration Place - Wichita Kansas by Editor

Editor — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:39:13 +0000

Hi Susan,
The exhibit is called “Our Body, the Universe Within” and runs from May - October. It should be a great exhibit, hopefully you will truly enjoy it.

Thank you for contacting http://www.kansasbeautiful.com for you information, we hope you will check out our other sites too (all the states with beautiful at the end) and find lots of great things to do and see in this wonderful USA!

Pat Watson
America Beautiful Network
http://www.kansasbeautiful.com
patwatson@americabeautiful.com
800-997-7145 ext 11

Comment on Exploration Place - Wichita Kansas by susan pelzel

susan pelzel — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:50:04 +0000

is that exhibit “the body within” still in Wichita? I’m not sure if that’s what it’s called, but I wanted to see it, and now I don’t see it advertised on television any more.

Comment on Hopalong Cassidy Cowboy Museum - Wichita Kansas by Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper

Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:19:53 +0000

Unfortunately, the Hopalong Cassidy Cowboy Museum is no longer at the Prairie Rose. It was all auctioned off on August 24, 2007 due to the failure of parent company Wild West World. The Prairie Rose is still open, with the new owners. We still present the same great family enttertainment, and would love to see you.

http://www.prairierosechuckwagon.com

Comment on Hopalong Cassidy Cowboy Museum - Wichita Kansas by Travel Writer

Travel Writer — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:14:44 +0000

Jose … I am glad that you have good childhood memories of Hopalong Cassidy. I hope you have a chance to visit the Hopalong Museum … I got a chance to see it a few years ago and enjoyed it.