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St. Fidelis Church, Victoria, Kansas: The Cathedral of the Plains

After lunch yesterday, we ventured south of I-70 between Russell and Hays to Victoria, KS, home of St. Fidelis Church. Built from 1908 to 1911 by the descendants of Volga Germans immigrated from Russia, the church has undergone dramatic repair … Continue reading

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Wilson Lake and Wilson State Park

Between Lucas and I-70, Highway 232 crosses the Wilson Dam and skirts the eastern end of Wilson Lake and Wilson State Park. After visiting The Garden of Eden in Lucas, we stopped for lunch at a scenic overlook by the … Continue reading

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Garden of Eden, Lucas, KS: A Monument to Eccentricity

Yesterday, my retired parents and I departed home for a Colorado vacation and family reunion. As I had previously persuaded the travel planner to spend the first night in Limon, CO instead of pushing through to Denver or beyond, we … Continue reading

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