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Add this FREE exhibit to your Kansas City Summer Bucket List! Here are all the details to have a fun day! SAVE this for the next heat wave! ✨Start out at Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit. This free exhibit has a ton of hands-on and interactive play areas for your kids to feel like they are immersed in Daniel Tiger's neighborhood. ✨Check out some of the stores around Crown Center. My kids love the Crayola Store, Chips Chocolate Factory, Sheridan's Ice Cream, and Toy Time. I love Made in KC! I bought myself a new shirt. ✨Get lunch at La Fuente Mexican Street Food: My kids loved the quesadilla and churros and I loved the burrito bowl! Our family always has a great time at Crown Center! This exhibit is so cute and fun! I hope that your families enjoy it as much as mine does! Have you been to the Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood exhibit yet? Crown Center

If you're looking for a fun and adventurous family trip, visit Arkansas State Parks! Don't miss these incredible places! SAVE this for your next trip. Don't miss: ✨Stamping your Arkansas State Parks passports at all of the state parks ✨Gum Trail at Mount Nebo State Park ✨Cedar Falls Overlook, Bear Cave Trail, Rock House Cave Trail, and Petit Jean Grave Site at Petit Jean State Park ✨The Loblolly Creamery and Kingfisher Trail at Pinnacle Mountain State ParkWe had such a good trip! Arkansas State Parks are such a fun and beautiful place for families to explore! We can't wait to go back to Arkansas and get more stamps on our Arkansas State Parks Passports! #arkansas #arstateparks #outdoors #familytravel #roadtrip #familyroadtrip Arkansas State Parks

Are you looking for fun summer ideas? (ad) Don’t miss the Summer Fun Pass with @explorelawrence! SAVE this itinerary for the perfect fun day in Lawrence exploring places on the pass! ⬇️Start the day at Uplift Coffee on 23rd St. There is a cute outdoor area and waterfall. Head to Mass Street and stock up on candy at Squishingtons Candy (use the coupon on the pass), get some cute European gifts at Au Marche and Brits (both have coupons), and pick up fishing gear at Blue Heron Outdoors (use the coupon) Head over to the Ryan Gay Inclusive Playground for All Children playground or stop by the splash pad at Burrough's Creek Trail. Check out the Wells Overlook. Grab a snow cone at Tad's Shaved Ice. Go to Prairie Center Nature Park and check out the animals and play on the outdoor playground then head over to the Baker Wetlands and do some bird watching. Or you can head out to Clinton Lake for some hiking, boating at the marina, or camp and stay the night. Or you can head over to the Lawrence Aquatic Center to swim. End the day with dinner at the Mad Greek or Rudy's Pizzeria before heading home. Sing up for free here: https://www.explorelawrence.com/passports/summer-of-fun/

Don't miss this fun event! Busker Festival in Lawrence, Kansas has 3 days of amazing entertainers from aerial artists, jugglers, magicians, street dancers, acrobats, jugglers, and more!The event is FREE. There are booths with local businesses and tons of food trucks and a drink tent. While you're in Lawrence, be sure to check out the Summer Fun Pass, where you can check off cool places in exchange for prizes. #kansas #lawrenceks #streetperformers #midwest #kcmo #festivalWould you want to attend this festival?

These are truly some of the most beautiful and suprising places in the Midwest! ✨SAVE this for your next trip! Don’t miss these great spots: ⬇️ To Explore: 📍Cache River Wetlands: This area has wetlands with beautiful trees throughout. It’s definitely a climate I didn’t expect to see in Illinois! 📍Giant City State Park: We hiked the Giant City Nature Trail and the Devil’s Standtable trails. They were each incredible with rocks to climb between and caves. 📍Garden of the Gods: This spot in Shawnee National Forest is breathtaking. We hiked the Overlook Trail and my kids had so much fun exploring the rocks. Be sure to add #EnjoyIllinois to your Midwest Travel Bucket List! It’s in the #MiddleofEverything! #Midwesttravel #Illinois #Midwest #MidwestRoadTrip 🚨What would you most want to see in Southern Illinois? ⬇️

If you love Midwest road trips, save these ideas for your next trip!⬇️ ✨Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, WI: We loved taking the boat tour around the islands, camping on Madeline Island, canoeing in the lagoon, and hiking the state park. Next time we will kayak in the sea caves! ✨Maquoketa Caves, Iowa: We loved hiking through countless caves all within a 5 mile hike of one another. Some were small while others were huge, but they were all beautiful and interesting. ✨North Shore, MN: Imagine the crystal blue water of Lake Superior out one side of your car window and beautiful state parks and waterfalls out the other window. This is one of the most stunning places in the country. ✨Lake of the Clouds, MI: The Porcupine Mountains are beautiful! Do a day hike or stay at a back trail cabin and make it a multi-day trek. Share this with your midwestie besties & follow @familytravelnomads and @everydayoutdoorfamily for more Midwest travel ideas. Which of these would you want to see the most?

Are you looking for hidden Midwest adventures? Check out my new weekly series! ⬇️ 🛶Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota is one of the coolest places we have been. We hired an outfitter to take us to our campsite via speedboat with all of our supplies, gear, and a canoe! We spent 2 days exploring the island and paddling around. I actually loved the toilet! 🚽 We called it our throne! 🤣 The view was great! 🤷‍♀️ Stay tuned for more Midwest travel adventures! 🥳 SAVE this if you want to go! SHARE with your Midwest adventure friends! This adventure is not for everyone 😅 Would you try this? . . . . Midwest Adventures, Voyageurs National Park, exploring Minnesota, Minnesota adventures, Midwest travel, Midwest Family Travel #midwesttravel #midwestadventures #midwest #minnesota

It’s a good time to live in Kansas City! I thought this was too cute not to share ☺️ Go Chiefs!!! We won the Super Bowl!!

Here’s what you want to know before going to Great Wolf Lodge! ✨SAVE this for your next trip & SHARE it so other families know what to expect at GWL! ✨(Hosted) ⬇️ 🐾Make sure you pick up your FREE wolf ears at the gift shop 🐾Waterpark admission is included in your stay all day for BOTH your check in and check out days, as well as full days you’re staying 🐾Paw Passes are a great way to save money if you want to do all the activities. They get you entry to lazer tag, a credit for the arcade, a wand to play Magic Quest, and more! 🐾Activities like yoga, crafts, storytimes, and dance parties are held throughout the day and included in your stay 🐾Meal plans can save you money for your stay 🐾There are lots of great deals if you scroll down on Great Wolf Lodge’s website! ✨🌿Spring Breakout is happening March 1- April 28! The lodge will be decked out with cheery décor inspired by the reawakening of the forest and will be featuring fun-filled activities including springtime crafts stories, and activities! Book your trip now at @greatwolflodge !🌿✨ Have you ever been to Great Wolf Lodge?

It’s the perfect time for a mix of indoor and outdoor fun! (SAVE this!🌱) Don’t miss these fun places: ⬇️ 🌿Burr Oak Woods in Blue Springs has trails, an outdoor nature play area, and a treehouse and slide inside. 🌿Ernie Miller Nature Center in Olathe has an indoor area and trails. Be sure to find the geocache! 🌿George Owens Nature Center in Independence has an indoor play area, trails and a fishing lake. 🌿Anita Gorman Discovery Center near the Plaza has an outdoor play area, weekly Little Acorns nature classes, and an indoor area. 🌿Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary in Liberty has an indoor area, trails, and a creek to play in. 🌿Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park has an indoor area and a very cool rocky trail. 🌿Overland Park Arboretum has an indoor play area, trails, and an outdoor kids area with trains. Follow @adventuresinmomlife @kidsinkc and @everydayoutdoorfamily for more fun places around Kansas City. SHARE this with your friends who love nature. ☀️ Have you been to any of these? Which ones do you want to see? 🌳⬇️ . . . . Nature Centers in and around Kansas City in Missouri and Kansas #kc #kcmo #kansascity Places for families and kids

🌿 Check out these bucket list parks! ⬇️ ⠀ Looking for new outdoor adventures in 2024? Check out this list of amazing parks from @midwestnomadfamily and @everydayoutdoorfamily . There is a scenic spot for each Midwest state! 🙌⠀ ⠀ 👉Be sure to SAVE this post 💾⠀ ⠀ 📍Garden of the Gods - Herod, Illinois⠀ The stunning rock formations in the southernmost part of the state are an epic sunset spot. ⠀ ⠀ 📍Monument Rocks - Oakley, Kansas⠀ Worth the detour off I-70 for towering and unique rocks and arches. ⠀ ⠀ 📍Turkey Run State Park - Marshall, Indiana⠀ Box canyons, waterfalls, and even ladders make the trails at this park a hiking must. ⠀ ⠀ 📍Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - Bayfield, Wisconsin⠀ Explore stunning sea caves and arches by boat, kayak, or trail at this national park site. ⠀ ⠀ 📍Hitchcock Nature Center - Honey Creek, Iowa⠀ Located in the Loess Hills, this area features a lookouts, camping trails, and a Visitors Center.⠀ 📍Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - Munising, Michigan Head to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for this park site full of waterfalls, hikes, and stunning beaches. 📍Theodore Roosevelt National Park - Medora, North Dakota Escape the crowds of other National Parks to explore rugged hills and view bison and wild horses. 📍Elephant Rocks State Park - Belleview, Missouri Kids will love climbing up and through the maze of pink granite boulders at this fun and lovely park. 📍Lake Oahe West Recreation Area - Fort Pierre, South Dakota This hidden gem feature trails for hiking and mountain biking with beautiful lakeshore views. 📍Hocking Hills State Park - Logan, Ohio Explore rugged caves, bluffs, and stunning waterfalls at this amazing area of Ohio. 📍Gooseberry Falls State Park - Two Harbors, Minnesota Located along Minnesota’s scenic North Shore, the park features multiple gushing waterfalls. 📍Indian Cave State Park - Shubert, Nebraska Head to Nebraska to view

It’s frozen waterfall season! This is my favorite hidden waterfall in the Kansas City metro area. Here’s how to get here: 1️⃣ Drive the northern access road around Cedar Lake in Olathe to the end. 2️⃣ Follow the footpath down the straight part of the lake. 3️⃣ Take the path down the hill before you hit the spillway. 4️⃣ Go left at the first intersection to go to the top of the falls or left to go to the bottom. Head over to my stories to see the view from the top of the falls. The gravel road by Cedar Lake is not cleared of snow. We had no issues in my friend’s 4-wheel drive, but be prepared and safe. SHARE with your adventurous friends who would love to see a frozen waterfall! Did you know about these falls? Would you go here? . . . . @visitolathe #olathe #olatheks #kansascity #kc #kcmo #kansascitymo

This is perfect easy, fun snowy day activity! ❄️ Here’s how to make them: ⬇️ ❄️ Add 2 packets of gelatin to 1/2 cup of water, boil until dissolved ❄️ Let the water sit for one minute ❄️ Add in 1.5 cups of birdseed, plus a little more until it’s fully absorbed but not dry ❄️ Press into greased cookie cutters ❄️ Let them dry! You’re supposed to wait 8 hours but I am impatient and waited maybe one hour and nothing bad happened 😂 ❄️ Pop them out of the cookie cutters and hang them for birdy friends to find and enjoy! HAPPY WINTER BIRDIES! Let me know what you think in the comments. Are you going to try this? Would your kids love making these? . . . . #wintercrafts #birdfeeder #crafts #winter #craftideasforkids

If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path day trip from Kansas City then head to Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge. It’s a 1.5 hour drive from KC north toward Omaha. From the 10-mile auto loop you can view hundreds of species of birds and during peak migration seasons up to 400,000 snow geese and 100,000 ducks. It’s also a great spot to view nesting eagles in the winter. There are multiple places where you can get out and look at the birds. If you park by the visitor’s center, there are some great hikes through the Loess Hills. They are steep, but worth it for the views. We did the 1 mile Loess Bluffs hike and loved it. Have you been here? Do you want to go? FOLLOW @everydayoutdoorfamily for more unique places in KC and the Midwest! . . . . #kansascity #kcmo #kc #missouriadventure #missouri #birdwatching #daytrip #omaha #omahanebraska #omahadaytrip

Did you know about this? It’s new this year! There are only 2 days left to go this year, so book your tickets ASAP if you want to go or save this for next year! 📍Kansas City Reindeer, Odessa, MO @kansascityreindeer What’s included in tickets? ⬇️ ✅ A talk about reindeer (my son couldn’t sit that long but my kindergartener twins loved it) ✅ A visit with Santa ✅ Additional farm animals such as pigs, a pony, cow, and donkey ✅ Photo opps ✅ Coloring sheets and a letter to Santa ✅ Hot cocoa and s’mores for an additional cost ✅ Feeding the reindeer! Each ticket gives you 1.5 hours to explore. It’s a drive out there but we have fun and drove through downtown Odessa which was cute. It was a unique experience for sure! They follow the rules and regulations for reindeer farming (which there are many) and love their animals. Would you do this? Did you know reindeer love animal crackers? . . . . #reindeerfarm #kc #kcmo #kansascity #kcchristmas #missouri #missouriadventure @visitmo

This weekend we rented a campervan from @findyourblue_kc and drove it out to Wilson Lake, Kansas! (Hosted) We had the best time hiking, biking, exploring, and, of course, eating! @findyourblue_kc made everything so easy! They dropped off the van at our house, put a bike rack on the back, stocked it with everything we needed from towels, blankets, coffee, s’mores, stand up paddle boards, and charge cords to a hot spot! It was seriously the easiest way to camp! Bonus that the van heater kept us cozy at night when there was a freeze warning outside! The van set up: We decided to drive the campervan and our minivan out to the campsite so we would have room in the camper for 2 beds. This also worked well because my kids had Friday and Monday off school but my husband had to work. My kids and I drove out early Friday and stayed until Monday afternoon to continue our adventures. My husband drove out after work on Friday and back home Sunday night. @findyourblue_kc picked up the campervan from our house. Easy peasy! My favorite part? Not having to walk to the toilets in the night! There was a potty in the van 🙌 Thanks to the @thewaltonadventure for this cute idea! FOLLOW @findyourblue_kc if you’d like to rent a camper van and go on deluxe adventures with your family! FOLLOW @everydayoutdoorfamily for Kansas City and Midwest adventures. Would you rent a camper van? Let me know in the comments ⬇️☺️

Please tell me I’m not the only one this has happened to? 😅 @runwild.mychild , @coleyraeh and I spent hours and HOURS compiling a list of the best places so you don’t have to work too hard! The Get Out Guides are $19 for 60-pages of Kansas City gems. @coleyraeh and @runwild.mychild also created Get Out Guides for Bentonville and St. Louis if you’re traveling to either of those cities and want to know all the best spots. Head over to the link in my bio and get one now! . . . . #kansascity #kc #kcmo #kcmomlife #kcmom #kcmoms #joco

🍂🍁Don’t miss these 10 Best Fall Hikes around Kansas City! SAVE 💾 this for fall! 🍁🍂 ⭐️ Little Mill Creek Trail, Lenexa Kansas - 2.6 mi ⭐️ Hidden Valley Natural Area Loop, Kansas City MO - 3.2 mi ⭐️ Cliff Drive, Belvidere Park, Kansas City MO - 5.6 mi ⭐️ Harpst Trail, Weston bend state park - 0.6 mi ⭐️ Big Shoal Creek Trail, NE 55th and N Indiana, Kansas City MO - 2 mi ⭐️ Olathe Heritage Park Path, Olathe Kansas - 3.9 mi ⭐️ Lake Jacomo Rock Ledges Loop Trail, Lee Summit MO - 2.6 mi ⭐️ Maple Woods Natural Area Trail, Kansas City MO - 1 mi ⭐️ South Shore East Loop, Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee Kansas - 3.1 mi ⭐️ The Rock Island Rail Trail, Lee Summit MO - 13.5 mi Follow @the_mccole_clan and @everydayoutdoorfamily for more family-friendly adventure ideas! SHARE if you love fall foliage! 🍁🍂 So many amazing hikes, which one is your favorite? . . . . #kansascity #kc #kcmo #fallinkc #kcfall #autumnhikes #fallhikes #falltrails