Fun at the Fair

     With the summer season coming to a wrap, I think everyone has a little bit of the summer time blues.  In honor of summer, this week I chose to write about an event that makes everyone think and reminisce on summertime, the state fair.  The annual state fair is held in Hutchison, Kansas.  It is a very popular event for us Kansans, as well as visiting tourists. The state fair has been going on for 100 years as of 2013 and every year it gets better.  It is a 10 day long event, which reals in thousands of people to this exciting event. 
   Like every fair, it contains animals, rides, and cotton candy but the state fair has way more to offer.  No matter which day out of the 10 days you attend, something different is offered every day. 
   Though the state fair only occurs once a year at a certain time, it is absolutely worth the wait and certain time to come.  There are many highlights to this event.  My personal favorite are all the performers they have, which are usually country artists!  This past year hit artist Toby Keith performed, as well as other hit country artists, bringing in quite an audience.
    From the parade to the tractor pulls, there is so much to offer at this event located in Hutchison, Kansas.  It's an event worth attending with your family, friends, or significant other and one in which you won't regret.

    Here is a link to the Kansas state fair's website if you inquire further information:  http://kansasstatefair.com/

Visit the Kansas City Zoo

    In the great state of Kansas there are many zoos, but one of the major ones is the Kansas City Zoo.  The Kansas City Zoo is home to a variety of animals.  Stated on the zoo's website, their mission is to conserve and provide experiences with wildlife in order to entertain and educate our audiences and to instill a lifelong respect for nature.  Along with their mission, their vision is to be the most family-friendly zoo in the country anchoring Kansas City as the "edu-tainment" capitol of the Midwest. 
     Growing up in Kansas, I went on field trips to the zoo, as well as visits with my family and each time I went, there was something new to see.  It is an exciting and liberating experience to see the different types of cultures of animals.
     On weekdays, the zoo is open from 9:30a.m. to 4p.m. and on weekends the hours are 9:30a.m. to 5:00p.m.
     From animals in the zones of Africa, Australia, and Africa, visiting will enhance your appreciation for cultured animals.  There is also a KidZone and a new exhibit called the Polar Bear Passage.  All of these animals and attractions are worth visiting and your time.  If you're looking for a day out with the family, this would be the attraction to go see, together.
     Linked is the website to the Kansas City Zoo, which will be helpful when deciding what to see and do at the zoo, and just to further your knowledge on the history of the zoo.  www.kansascityzoo.org