Angela Addington

Step Back in Time at Arkansas’s Most Beautiful Historic Bed & Breakfast

Our stay at The Empress of Little Rock turned an overnight stop into one of the most memorable experiences of our Midwest road trip. Inside the restored 1888 Hornibrook Mansion, Victorian architecture, stained glass, a distinctive guest room, hidden spaces and quiet time on the porch made the hotel feel like a destination of its own.

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Architecture, Photography, Road Trip, Travel Tips, US Travel Adventures

Why One Day Isn’t Enough at Tanganyika Wildlife Park

A second day at Tanganyika Wildlife Park gave us more than additional animal encounters. Returning to favorite habitats, meeting penguins, feeding a lioness and watching a snow leopard decline a scheduled interaction gave me a deeper perspective on animal behavior, keeper education, conservation and ethical animal experiences.

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Two Feet From a Tiger: My First Day at Tanganyika Wildlife Park

My first day at Tanganyika Wildlife Park included a keeper-led tiger feeding, giraffe and rhino encounters, lorikeets, lemurs and more. Beyond the close animal experiences, I also looked at how the park approaches animal welfare, conservation education and responsible wildlife interactions.

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Hotel at Old Town: A Home Away From Home in Wichita’s Historic Old Town

Hotel at Old Town became our Wichita home base during a nine-day Midwest road trip. Its historic warehouse character, dramatic multi-story atrium, spacious suite, covered parking and walkable Old Town location made it a memorable place to recharge between two full days at Tanganyika Wildlife Park.

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Road Trip Day 3: Why the Best Stops Were Never Part of the Plan

Day 3 of our Midwest road trip took us from St. Louis to Wichita, but spontaneous stops changed nearly everything we had planned. Buc-ee’s, Uranus Fudge Factory, Springfield murals and an unexpected visit to Wonders of Wildlife turned a driving day into one of the most memorable days of the trip.

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Family Travel, Photography, Road Trip, US Travel Adventures

City Museum St. Louis: The Place That Made Me Feel Like a Kid Again

City Museum St. Louis became one of the highlights of our nine-day Midwest road trip. We spent more than three hours exploring caves, tunnels, hidden passageways, rooftop attractions and immersive art, and I took nearly 200 photographs inside one of the most unusual attractions I have ever visited.

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The Cheshire St. Louis: How We Escaped to Europe Without Leaving St. Louis

The Cheshire St. Louis turned our first Midwest road-trip overnight into part of the experience. From the British-inspired architecture and James Bond novelty suite to the pool, cabana, distinctive public spaces and convenient Forest Park location, this boutique hotel offered far more personality than a typical overnight stay.

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Angela at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall along historic Route 66 in Livingston, Illinois

Day 1: Route 66 Roadside Attractions, Murals, and Unexpected Adventures on the Way to St. Louis

Day 1 of our nine-day Midwest road trip took us from Richmond, Kentucky to St. Louis through Indiana and Illinois, with Route 66 roadside attractions, 33 murals, Pink Elephant Antique Mall, the Brooks Catsup Bottle and Old Chain of Rocks Bridge along the way.

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