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

A stay inside one of Arkansas’s finest Victorian mansions where history, hospitality, and relaxation come together. There are hotels where you check in, sleep, and barely remember them a week later. Then there are places like The Empress of Little Rock. After spending the afternoon exploring the fascinating exhibits at the William J. Clinton Presidential […]

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Why Every Traveler Should Visit at Least One Presidential Library

A surprising journey through history, leadership, and one of Little Rock’s most impressive attractions. When planning our Midwest road trip, I knew we wanted to spend time exploring Little Rock. What I didn’t expect was that one of the most memorable stops of the entire trip would be a presidential library. I’ll admit it—I wasn’t

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Factory Obscura: Where Curiosity Comes to Life in Oklahoma City

An immersive art experience that invites you to slow down, explore, and rediscover your sense of wonder After spending two unforgettable days at Tanganyika Wildlife Park, it was time to leave Kansas behind and continue our Midwest road trip toward Oklahoma City. The drive itself was classic Midwest America—rolling fields of corn, grazing cattle, and

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Why One Day Isn’t Enough at Tanganyika Wildlife Park

How a Second Visit Changed My Entire Experience When I left Tanganyika Wildlife Park after my first day, I couldn’t imagine how another day could possibly top the experiences I’d already had. I had stood just two feet from a magnificent white tiger. I hand-fed giraffes taller than my house. I scratched a rhino behind

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

There are wildlife parks… And then there are places that completely redefine what you thought was possible. Before arriving at Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Wichita, Kansas, I knew I was in for something different. As a content creator selected to partner with the park, I’d done my research and knew Tanganyika was famous for its

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

Part of the Lenses & Latitudes Midwest Road Trip Series When I planned our third day on the road, everything looked perfect on paper. Leave St. Louis. Make a few Route 66 stops. Photograph some classic roadside attractions. Arrive in Wichita. Simple. What actually happened turned out to be even better. Day 3 became a

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

A British-Inspired Retreat That Became One of Our Favorite Stops on a Midwest Road Trip Location: 6300 Clayton Road St. Louis, MO 63117 I Booked the James Bond Suite. I Left Talking About the Entire Hotel. Less than twelve hours after leaving Richmond, Kentucky to begin our nine-day Midwest road trip, I found myself feeling

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

June 13, 2026 After a month of planning, outreach, and anticipation, June 13 had finally arrived. At 8:00 a.m., my brother Craig and I pulled out of Richmond, Kentucky, officially beginning our 2026 Summer Road Trip. While St. Louis was our destination for the day, I quickly discovered that Day 1 was going to be

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The Ultimate Midwest Road Trip: Route 66, Tanganyika Wildlife Park & Hidden Gems

A few weeks before this trip began, I was wandering through London with my camera in hand. I spent my days photographing royal parks, historic architecture, hidden details, and the little things most visitors walk right past. It was one of those trips that reminds me why I love photography and travel so much. Then

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A Kaleidoscope of Community: The Mural That Put the Kinley Hotel on My Bucket List

While exploring Chattanooga’s vibrant Southside, a burst of color and creativity stopped me in my tracks. There, stretched across the side of the Kinley Chattanooga Southside Hotel, was a massive, mind-bending mural that radiated life, motion, and meaning. “Communal Kaleidoscope” by local female artists Alecia Buckles and Briah Gober isn’t just a mural—it’s a visual

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A Delicious Detour: Discovering Sweetwater Valley Farm in Tennessee

If you ever find yourself cruising through the rolling hills of East Tennessee, keep your eyes peeled for a sign that just might lead you to one of the best roadside surprises of your trip: Sweetwater Valley Farm in Philadelphia, Tennessee. We stumbled upon this charming stop purely by chance — all thanks to a

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