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Birria Tacos in Kansas City, Kansas

By Ruby Montoya on Sep. 15, 2021

Every year, during the months of September and October, the U.S. celebrates Hispanic heritage, culture, and history. National Hispanic Heritage Month reminds us how much strength we draw from our immigrant roots as a nation and how much we value our immigrants as a nation of immigrants.Congress started Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 then it was broadened in 1988 to a month-long celebration. The date was chosen because it coincides with national independence days in several Latin American countries: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Mexico on Sept. 16, Chile on Sept. 18 and Belize on Sept. 21…

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Festivals and fun happenings in Kansas City, Kansas

By Ruby Montoya on Sep. 03, 2021

As summer winds down and everyone gets back into the groove of routines, there are some exciting festivals and events that are going on around Kansas City, Kan. From long-running festivals like the Kansas City Renaissance Festival to the exciting new Tacos and Tequila event at Legends Field, there's…

Celebrating and supporting Black-Owned Tourism Businesses in Kansas City, KS

By Ruby Montoya on Aug. 04, 2021

August is National Black Business Month and the perfecttime to recognize and support Black-owned businesses across America. Kansas City, Kan. is home to a rich history of Black heritage, culture, and enterprise, providing countless opportunities to learn, honor, and celebrate our locally Black-owned businesses. …

How to have a fun and festive Fourth in KCK

By Ruby Montoya on Jun. 30, 2021

After a long year of social distancing and small gatherings, everyone seems ready to spend the Fourth of July weekend celebrating the new found independence from the pandemic. We've got a list of family fun, fireworks and food to help you celebrate America's birthday. Here's 5 firework displays in or near Kansas City, Kan. that'll be blast…

Make a Splash in Kansas City, Kansas

Jun. 14, 2021

Kansas City, KS is fun for kids through grandparents My husband, Randy, and I consider ourselves lucky and we have four grandchildren to prove it. Our two grandsons and two granddaughters are between the ages of six and twelve, and it feels like each time we see them their personalities have become more pronounced. Our oldest grandchild, Ivan, is almost a teenager, preoccupied with his sports and his teammates. His little sister, Allison, is eight, and misses her brother when he’s not around…

Make it a Cool Summer in Kansas City, Kansas

Jun. 14, 2021

Making memories with extended family time away It was ten minutes before 10a.m., almost time for the Great Clock Tower Show in the lobby of Great Wolf Lodge. I looked around me, checking off a mental roll call of our crew: my husband, Aaron, our 10-year-old daughter, our two boys—ages seven and 13—my 60-something parents, and—wait. “Where’s Grammy?!” My mom disappeared down a hallway to find my 85-year-old grandmother and emerged slightly out of breath several minutes later with Grammy in tow…

Celebrate the Great Outdoors in Kansas City, Kansas

By Ruby Montoya on Jun. 07, 2021

Spending time outdoors is sureto reduce stress, brighten your mood and promote happiness. June is National Great Outdoors Month and what better way to celebrate than to plan a trip to spend some time in nature. We've put together a list of outdoor attractions in Kansas City, Kansas that will give you a boost of fresh air. …

How tourism impacts the Kansas City, Kansas community

By Ruby Montoya on May. 03, 2021

This week May 2nd through May 8th is National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) andthere is more reason than ever to celebrate the collective strength of the U.S. travel and tourism industry and its dynamic workforce and sheer power. National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) 2021 recognizes the POWER OF TRAVEL and the tourism industry’s role in helping our vibrant communities bounce back after the pandemic, restoring the U.S. economy, rebuilding our workforce and reconnecting America. This year, we start a new chapter, one where the POWER OF TRAVEL will drive recovery and help define our country’s way forward. …

Head Outdoors in Kansas City, Kansas

May. 01, 2021

Our family lived in rural Kansas when my two kids were young and their summers were spent playing in the woods behind our house. They built forts with sticks, swam in the creek and climbed trees that their imaginations transformed into everything from pirate ships to the jungles of Africa. Family…

Revving For A Good Time

May. 01, 2021

High-octane fun in Kansas City, Kansas I treasure nothing more than time spent with my wife and two children, who often endure my bad music as I tote us around in our minivan. But as I neared age 40, I sometimes felt time slipping away and suspected I needed a little jump start. My wife must have sensed my anxiety because for my birthday, she planned an incredible weekend for me along with my best friend, Satch, in Kansas City, Kan. When not driving, I often spend time watching other people do…