Jenna Whitfield

Treasure hunters know the danger of a massive thrift store: you walk in for one quick look and…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 23

Tamales have a way of turning patience into flavor. Wrapped, steamed, and packed with savory comfort, they feel…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 23

Some houses seem to keep secrets in the wallpaper. A beautifully preserved Kansas mansion with a haunted reputation…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 22

Kansas once had an ocean, and that fact alone is enough to make a museum visit feel wildly…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 22

Massachusetts is home to charming small towns that seem frozen in time, with main streets that look like…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 21

A great day trip should feel like hitting refresh without needing a suitcase. Kansas has plenty of places…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 21

Some towns seem to keep their best stories in the shadows. Atchison, Kansas brings together ghostly legends, Victorian…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 21

A dream retirement town does not need flash to feel special. It needs affordable living, friendly streets, useful…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 20

Weekend brunch should feel like a reward for making it through the week. Kansas is home to a…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 20

Not every train ride rolls past fields and towns. Some rumble deep underground into a hidden world carved…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 19

Ruins have a way of making silence feel interesting. Across Kansas, weathered walls, abandoned structures, old foundations, and…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 19

Some places make history feel taller. Across Kansas, beautiful churches rise from small towns, prairie roads, and quiet…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 18

Some candy shops feel sweet before you even open the door. A historic Kansas shop that has been…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 18

Some attractions earn attention by being beautiful. Others do it by making you ask, “How did anyone build…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 17

Some historic places ask you to look around. Others make you feel like you slipped through a crack…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 17

Railroad stations have a way of making travel feel grand, even when no train is waiting at the…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 16

Ancient ruins change the way a park feels. Suddenly the trails, cliffs, water, and wide Kansas sky are…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 16

Some towns do not need to move fast to make a strong impression. Across the charming small towns…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 15

A thrift store road trip turns shopping into a treasure hunt with better snacks and more trunk space…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 15

Meatloaf is one of those dishes that can be ordinary or unforgettable, and there is very little room…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 14

Quiet towns have a way of making the world feel less complicated. In Kansas, a place surrounded by…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 14

Catfish has a way of turning a casual meal into a full-blown craving when it is done right.…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 13

Some houses age. Others seem to pause time at the front door. A Kansas mansion that has looked…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 13

Aviation history has a way of making the imagination take off before you even reach the first exhibit.…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 12

Outlaw history always feels a little more thrilling when there is a secret tunnel involved. A hidden Kansas…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 12

Clear water changes everything. It makes the shoreline feel brighter, the sky look bigger, and an ordinary lake…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 11

Pizza has a funny way of turning reasonable people into road warriors. Mention a legendary slice, a bubbling…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 10

Fried chicken has a special talent for making travel plans feel completely reasonable. When the crust is crisp,…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 9

Some landmarks do not need skyscrapers around them to feel monumental. Set against the wide Kansas plains, a…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 9

Some nights call for more than a couch, a remote, and another movie you barely remember choosing. A…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 8

Kansas does not usually get described as alien, but this state park makes a strong case for it.…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 8

Cinnamon rolls have a way of making distance feel irrelevant. Once people start talking about soft dough, warm…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 7

A train ride has a way of making the day slow down before the scenery even starts moving.…

By Jenna Whitfield · May 7