Before this summer, I knew little about Wild Bill Hickok. Then, within just a few weeks, we visited three places within Kansas and Illinois that all shared Hickok stories—quite a coincidence. I learned several fascinating facts about him and included some in this slideshow:
Read moreIllinois
Midwest Wanderer Newsletter – August 1, 2022
![Midwest Wanderer Newsletter – August 1, 2022 Midwest Wanderer Newsletter – August 1, 2022](https://midwestwanderer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Antlers-1-230x230.jpg)
The Return to Casey, Illinois
We promised our granddaughter, Carmela, we’d take her on a short trip as a birthday gift. Right away she said, “I want to go to Casey.” Casey, Illinois, is home to the world’s largest—well, a dozen different things.
Read moreMore Big Stuff: The Return to Casey, Illinois
![More Big Stuff: The Return to Casey, Illinois More Big Stuff: The Return to Casey, Illinois](https://midwestwanderer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Wind-Chime-3-230x230.jpg)
The small town of Casey, Illinois, is home to twelve of the world’s largest objects—rocking chair, wind chimes, and teeter-totter, to name a few. We wrote about the “Big Things Small Town” last year after we had passed through and had seen the attractions on and around Main Street. However, there are more “big” roadside attractions scattered through other parts of town. So, we spent the better part of a day there recently, and we took our granddaughter with us, knowing she’d love it. Here is a video of some of what Casey offers.
Read moreMidwest Wanderer Newsletter – July 15, 2022
![Midwest Wanderer Newsletter – July 15, 2022 Midwest Wanderer Newsletter – July 15, 2022](https://midwestwanderer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/20220713_065719-2-scaled.jpg)
I felt guilty, sitting in a chair outside our travel trailer, squandering time. I should be doing something, but what? After a late lunch, we weren’t ready for dinner. Go for a walk? Too wiped out from a busy day. I forgot to pack reading material, and was tired of looking at my phone. Skip joined me, and we both just sat, watching the squirrels scamper up and down trees and robins bob along the ground. Then, a red-headed woodpecker swooped in and landed on a tree trunk just twenty feet or so from where we sat.
Read moreMidwest Wanderer Newsletter – July 1, 2022
![Midwest Wanderer Newsletter – July 1, 2022 Midwest Wanderer Newsletter – July 1, 2022](https://midwestwanderer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/July-1-2022-Cover-230x230.png)
Are we really starting the second half of 2022? Already? Time sure does fly when you’re having fun! And having fun, we are.
Read more10 Ways to Play in Peoria
![10 Ways to Play in Peoria 10 Ways to Play in Peoria](https://midwestwanderer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/10-Ways-toPlay-in-Peoria-230x230.png)
Peoria is one of those cities that we can visit again and again and always find new things to do. From scenic drives to ballgames, history museums to a wildlife park, there is plenty going on, whether you spend a weekend or several days. In this slideshow, we suggest 10 ways to play in Peoria and nearby communities.
Where does the term “Will it play in Peoria come from?” See the answer in the last slide.
Read more