Downtown Lawrence Kansas

The Dog-Friendliest Places in Lawrence

Welcome to the dog blog. In honor of the Dog Days of Summer, I've set out to find some of the dog-friendliest places to visit in Lawrence, Kansas. Lawrence is generally a dog-friendly city, but it's always good to know where you and your pup will be greeted most enthusiastically. Here are my…

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A Seasonal Guide to Birding in Lawrence | Spring

By no means an expert birder, I am both exhilarated and frightened by spring. I’m exhilarated because of all the migrants moving through; I’m frightened because of all the migrants moving through. Positioned right in the middle of the Central Flyway, Lawrence, Kansas, offers some of the best spring…

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Getting Grounded in Nature in Lawrence, Kansas

While I’ve always appreciated the outdoors, these days, I have an even greater appreciation of getting grounded in nature. I have been working from home since March of this year and have seen the stress/impact of the pandemic on friends and family. The ease of having a quick get-together or dinner…

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The Ultimate Lawrence Summer Bucket List for Families

If you have kids and you're spending time in Lawrence this summer, this list is my gift to you. Everything on it is something our family has tried or something we're dying to try. From ice cream tasting sprees to pop-up playgrounds, there's something for everyone. It's summer time and the living is…

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Five trails perfect for a fall hike

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…

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