Just like, oh, perhaps a few hundred million other people, I have long dreamed of waking up to a snowy owl tap-tap-tapping it’s beak on my window, waiting to give me a letter with these magical words inside: “We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft Read More …
Lawrence is a magical place all year long-mythical birds reign supreme in collegiate realms and history blooms from the very bricks of the sidewalks. But when the frost starts creeping in and the holiday lights start twinkling across the rooftops, something special happens. It’s as if the town turns into a life-size snow globe. The Read More …
One of my favorite Lawrence amenities is our abundance of well-maintained trails, and fall is a prime time to check them out. With cooler temperatures and fewer bugs, our local trails are a wonderful place to enjoy a sunny September afternoon or crisp October evening. The following fall hikes are all under Read More …
Drive by the Haskell Stadium today, and you’ll most certainly notice the imposing archway on it’s western side. The Haskell Arch—which Haskell is planning to rededicate in grand style on September 21st and 22nd this year to commemorate the centennial of the end of World War I—has a brave history. “At the end of Read More …
Photo: KU Natural History Museum Panorama, Rick Mitchell When you peer through the glass at Lewis Lindsay Dyche’s famous panorama—housed in the KU Natural History Museum in the eponymous Dyche Hall near the Kansas Union—animal conservation probably isn’t the first thing you think of. But the exhibit, which turns 125 this year, was first and Read More …
Cattails waggle in the breeze, as the setting sun turns the native grass surrounding them golden. A whooping crane gracefully dips its head near the shallow edge of marshy lake, and a snapping turtle bobs up to the surface of the silvery water to catch a breath of air. You might think you need to Read More …
Did you know that very few cities have a festival dedicated to this activity of busking?! It’s that time of year again when a plethora of jugglers, actors, dancers, magicians, singers and more show up in downtown Lawrence! The question is, what is the best way to get the most out of the Lawrence Buskerfest? Read More …
Lawrence really knows how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Use this guide for everything you need to know about the parade, food, and events. Parade The parade begins at 1:00 PM on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. The current route for the parade is through the downtown business district. Line up begins at South Park Read More …
In honor of National Pizza Month, we’re highlighting some of the best pizza in town: #1 – Limestone Pizza – Neapolitan style pizza made with fresh Kansas ingredients (more than half of their food & beverage purchases are locally sourced) make for delicious “Neoprairie” pizza cooked in a one-ton limestone wood-fired oven that heats up Read More …
There’s nothing like a cold treat on a hot summer’s day. Here’s six places to find one: #1 – We’re home to the original Sylas and Maddy’s – where the ice cream and waffle cones are made fresh daily. If you have trouble deciding which of the nearly forty flavors to choose, try the 5 Flavor Sampler. #2 – Read More …
