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Kansas City Zoo (2010)

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Powell Garden - Butterfly Conservatory

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Powell Gardens' history dates to 1948, when the land was purchased by George E. Powell, Sr. This 915-acre tract of land has served as a dairy farm, Boy Scout camp, an agricultural and natural resource center, and since 1988, a botanical garden.

Outting at Powell Garden - 2010

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Bugs in my Garden!

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I captured these photographs in my backyard!

Kauffman Memorial Garden

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The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation was established in the mid-1960s by the late entrepreneur and philanthropist Ewing Marion Kauffman. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, the Kauffman Foundation is among the thirty largest foundations in the United States with an asset base of approximately $2 billion.

Mother's Day at Powell Garden

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Tan-tar-a Resort and Ha Ha Tonka State Park

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Ha Ha Tonka State Park -

From dark caves to back-country hiking trails to castle ruins perched on a cliff, Ha Ha Tonka State Park is the ideal place for the adventurous. Ha Ha Tonka is a geological wonderland: sinkholes, caves, huge natural bridge, soaring bluffs and Missouri's twelfth largest spring.

Tan-tar-a Resort -

With a full range of amenities and resort services, Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Mo is a ddestination all its own. Wilderness, recreation, pampering, dining, work and play - evrything you have in mind is at Tan-tar-a!

Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site

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It took Waltus Watkins nearly half a century to build his home estate and small community. Included in the 3,600 acres was an elegant home, three-story woolen mill, fruit-drying shed, smokehouse, brick kiln, sawmill, gristmill and acres of well tended orchards and croplands. A brick schoolhouse and church are also in the vicinity.

Fall in Kansas City 2009

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Fall in Arrow Rock, MO.

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The entire village of Arrow Rock has been designated a National Historic Landmark recognizing its association with Westward Expansion, the Santa Fe Trail and artist George Caleb Bingham.

NELSON ART GALLERY

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak StreetKansas City, Missouri 64111

Admission to the Museum is FREE for all visitors. There may be a charge for special exhibitions.

General Public Hours: Wed, 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Thurs, Fri, 10 a.m.—9 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m.—5 p.m. Sun, Noon—5 p.m.Closed Mondays & Tuesdays, New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

POWELL GARDENS 2009

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Kansas City ZOO #2

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The Kansas City Zoo is one of sixty Zoos honored in “America’s Best Zoos 2008,” and was ranked number one in the nation for “African Animals and Exhibits,” and ranked in top 10 in the nation for “Australian Animals and Exhibits” and for “Pachyderms: Elephants, Rhinos, Hippos,” In addition, famed ape expert Jane Goodall’s complimented that Kansas City has “one of the finest chimpanzee exhibits in North America.” In fact, “America’s Best Zoos 2008” ranks the Kansas City Zoo as the number one zoo in the nation to see both chimpanzees and kangaroos.

MISSOURI STATE FAIR

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Floriculture Building
Horse Barn
Horse Barn
Teresa in Horse Barn

Poultry and Rabbits Building

MoDot Highway Gardens

The Sedelia State Fair is the showcase for the best in Missouri agriculture. Hundreds of exhibits, from livestock to fine arts, provide an interesting and educational experience. Most buildings are air conditioned and open well into the evening for browsers arriving late in the day.

Kansas City - Night Shooting

2009-08-15T21:50:00.020-05:00

Liberty Memorial

Union Station

Liberty Memorial

Western Auto Neon Sign
Union Station

Liberty Memorial - The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial provides an extraordinary experience. The state-of-the-art Museum gives you the chance to explore and discover the nation’s most extensive assembly of artifacts, photography, art and narratives of the Great War ever presented in a single collection. The Museum introduces the war in unprecedented ways – through visual and audio sensory stimulation to mold an unforgettable experience in the minds of all visitors – young and old.

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Union Station - Union Station offers visitors fine restaurants, unique shops, world-class field trips, birthday parties, corporate outings and much more. And you can still catch the train here via Amtrak.

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Western Auto - The historic Western Auto building was built in 1915 originally built for the Coca-Cola Company and became home to Western Auto in the 1920s. The familiar 58-foot tall Western Auto sign is on the roof where residents have exclusive access. The landmark sign consists of 2,500 light bulbs and 1,000 feet of neon.

Chicago

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Chicago River

Adler Planetarium

Adler Planetarium from inside Shedd Aquarium

Chicago Downtown

Chicago Downtown

Wigley Bldg.

Chicago looks great from every angle, whether you’re exploring the city’s astonishing architecture during a guided tour (on foot or aboard a ChicagoRiver boat, lakeshore cruise or sightseeing bus) or you’re enjoying the birds-eye view from the 103rd floor of SkyDeck Chicago in the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) and the 94th floor Handcock Observatory. The city’s 29 miles of lakefront paths are just one reason Chicago is one of the world’s most walkable and beautiful cities.

PLEASANT HILL

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Pleasant Hill-In 1828, Pleasant Hill saw the arrival of the first settlers to the area and all of Cass County, then called Van Buren County. Records were filed in 1844 making Pleasant Hill a village with about 40 inhabitants. Old Town existed along No. 7 Highway from the cemetery to Maple Lane.

JAMESPORT, MO.

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JAMESPORT, MO. - Jamesport is Missouri's largest Amish Settlement, and is also the largest Old Order Amish Settlement west of the Mississippi. This charming town is full of antique stores, gift stores, Amish bakeries, restaurants, Amish variety stores, craft stores, bulk food stores, and so much more! Come "Step Back in Time" and enjoy a slow-paced day in this fast-paced world!

Burr Oak Nature Center

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Burr Oak Nature Center - Enjoy walking any of the five (5) hiking trails that wind through the woodlands and rock outcroppings. Burr Oak Woods is home to many deer and turkey, as well as other wildlife. Burr Oak Woods has 1,071 acres of woodlands, fields, glades, streams, and ponds and is located north of I-70, just west of 7 Highway in Blue Springs.

Family Gathering on the 4th

2009-07-05T01:09:00.004-05:00

Pat, Kim, David, and Brenda

Brenda, David, Pat and Janet

KANSAS CITY ZOO #1

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Business and Houses in Kansas City

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Penn Valley Park

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The Scout

Downtown Kansas City

Janet

Judi

Home to the Liberty Memorial and National World War I Museum, this 130-acre park holds great historic significance. Developed in 1904 on land through which the Santa Fe Trail had passed, the grounds are home to commemorative statues such as The Scout, the Pioneer Mother Memorial and The Hiker.

Janet and Judi in Loose Park

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Janet and Judi

Judi and Janet

Janet and Judi

Loose Park is one of Kansas City's most beautiful parks. The park is home to a lake, a shelter house, Civil War markers, tennis courts, a wading pool, picnic areas and the famous Rose Garden. The Rose Garden is popular for all types of outdoor special events including theatrical performances and wedding ceremonies.

Kauffman Memorial Gardens

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Hard at work

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Kwan Yin
Janet
Janet

Janet

Whew! That's hard work!

People

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Seeing Red
The Banjo Man

Janet and her computer!

Janet at work!

Sites Around River Market

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Kansas City River Market

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Rain or shine, the region's largest farmers' market can be found at the CityMarket every Saturday and Sunday year-round. More than 140 vendor stalls burst with bedding plants, fruits, vegetables, herbs, fresh baked goods and other sweets, cut flowers and crafts made by local artisans. At the City Market, you will find the finest produce, fresh from Missouri and the surrounding region, benefit from unsurpassed value and support local farmers!