What is this life if we don't wander to find ourselves?
The dogs no longer run at an abandoned track in Frontenac, Kansas. The track, formerly known as Camptown Greyhound Park, wasn't open very long. Some reported it closed after just 13 weeks of operation, while other sources reported it closed after six months of operation. It reportedly re-opened in 2000 after its 1995 failure. It again closed... Continue Reading →
While in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, I had many adventures. Another one of those adventures was the opportunity to explore the grounds of Castle Rogue’s Manor near Beaver, Arkansas. This fascinating place is a hidden gem, but a warning in advance, it’s only open by appointment or by permission. We obtained permission from the owner to... Continue Reading →
On a recent trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, we came across a fascinating find -- a former amusement park frozen in time. A sign still points to the park roadside. Once you get there, however, it's evident that the park is long-closed. The park, which opened in the 1960s, was once the largest dinosaur-themed park... Continue Reading →
Saturday night mom and I were driving in downtown Wichita looking at the cityscape when we drove by something unexpected that I had no idea existed and it was a true thing of beauty. The ICT Pop-Up Urban Park, which is located at 121 E. Douglas, was formerly a hole in the ground Wichita called... Continue Reading →
Today was Adventure Day -- a day to explore "ghost towns" right in my own backyard. In one day we managed to visit several towns: Cedar Point, Clements, Elmdale, Diamond Creek and Dunlap. It was a glorious fall day today. The leaves are starting to turn and the cool fall air coupled with abundant sunshine made... Continue Reading →
This weekend I had the opportunity to live a dream — an overnight paranormal investigation of a decommissioned prison. I went with a group to Missouri State Penitentiary, in Jefferson City, Mo., which was originally opened in 1836 and decommissioned in 2004. It was once the largest prison in the United States and held 5,200... Continue Reading →
In true Wandering Pigeon style, I got lost for my birthday. What an incredible day it was. First, one of my passions is photographing old and abandoned things. Especially buildings, and my birthday road trip didn't disappoint. It provided some surprises along the way too. Osage City provided my first photographic opportunity. But they weren't selling slushes... Continue Reading →
Love it or hate it (and no, this isn't a political post) — Kansas is a pretty unique place. Who else can claim the famed Oz with Dorothy and Toto? And who else, but Wamego, can claim a fitting museum — the Oz Museum? There isn't another state in the United States that can claim... Continue Reading →
I've long called Emporia my Emerald City. A term I starting using for Emporia one day as I came up one of the final hills northbound on the Kansas Turnpike at dusk. I've always loved Emporia and the way it shimmers in the distance a few miles outside of town reminds of the Emerald City. Saturday,... Continue Reading →
Disclaimer: All the photos were taken legally -- I never entered the park. It is so sad to see that the demolition of former amusement park, Joyland, is in full swing. For those of you who don't know what Joyland is: Joyland Amusement Park was an amusement park in Wichita, Kansas, United States. It was in continuous... Continue Reading →
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