Kansas is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States.[10] Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita.[11] Kansas is bordered by Nebraska to the north; Missouri to the east; Oklahoma to the south; and Colorado to the west. Kansas is named after the Kansas River, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native Americans who lived along its banks.[12][13][14][15] The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning.[16][17] For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and diverse Native American tribes. Tribes in the eastern part of the state generally lived in villages along the river valleys. Tribes in the western part of the state were semi-nomadic and hunted large herds of bison. #holidayvacation#wintergetaway#staycation#tripinspired#happynewyear

Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO has great rides, but also really entertaining live shows. Singing, dancing and lots of laughs. Check their website to confirm which days they are open during the Fall and Winter. If you plan your visit just right you might even be there the same day as Santa. #happynewyear #happynewyear

With over 40 rides and attractions plus a water park if you live near Branson, MO you might want to consider a season pass. They are a great value if you think you will go for 2 or more days a year. They start at around $140USD. The roller coaster is a family favorite. #happynewyear #happynewyear

Weekend gateway to Silver Dollar City.. Fall is in the air...and it is time to have fun outdoors. Located in Branson, MO Silver Dollar City is a theme park with shows, rides and, yes, panning for silver! Not too crowded during the weekdays but more so on the weekends. #happynewyear #happynewyear

The beekeepers at the Bee Farm in MO were great at explaining everything about bees and hives and honeycombs. We never knew it could be so interesting. The uses for honey are endless and go back thousands of years. These beekeepers were excellent teachers. Don't be afraid, they know how to keep you safe. #happynewyear #happynewyear

Learning about bees near Springfield, MO. We did not even know this was something you could do until we heard about it from friends, a short Google search later, there we were. Very authentic experience. #happynewyear #happynewyear

Visiting a Bee farm in Missouri, got to taste the sweet honey straight from the honeycomb. So cool...and we learned a lot about how important bees are to our ecosystem. Good value for the money. #happynewyear

At Dogwood Canyon Nature Park they have over 10,000 acres for you to enjoy. A good portion of this includes great lakes and streams. They offer fishing lessons and will rent you the gear for a fee. Lovey to look at even if you do not go fishing. 🐟#ha #happynewyear

Located in Lampe, MO Dogwood Canyon Nature Park has cabins for overnight rental and a cafe is also onsite. There are also areas available for more rustic or traditional camping. Reconnected with Nature. #happynewyear #happynewyear