📌Tulips and The Golden Girls in KC

Welcome to 816 Local - We are so close to Spring I can almost taste it!!

Today’s Newsletter

• Tulips in KC

• Golden Girls in Riverside

• Get Out of KC - Colorado Springs

• Things happening around the Northland

Tulip Festival Is Almost Here

Get ready for the much-anticipated return of the Tulips at the Fun Farm in Kearney! Starting around April 4th and running through April 27th, you can visit on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays to enjoy the stunning display. This year, they've planted an incredible 1.5 million bulbs over 12 acres, featuring 40 different varieties of tulips. There's plenty to keep you entertained at the Fun Farm, including slides, a petting zoo, play areas, train rides, and, of course, endless photo opportunities with the beautiful tulips. Don't forget to grab your tickets on their website!

❤️Golden Girls in Riverside❤️

New yard art has replaced the Chiefs in Riverside. The Golden Girls are now posted up in Riverside! The artist Jeff Parsons (The Fearless Jack Rabbit Art) is know for displaying very large yard art that he paints himself. I am so excited about this current piece that is displayed. You can stop by, hop out and snap a pic…..its encouraged!! Grab your favorite gal pals and head over to snap a once in a lifetime photo opportunity!

Get Out of KC - Colorado Springs

Each month we like to share a place to get out of town to. If you are already thinking about places to go this summer - Let me try to convince you to go to

STAY

We took a road trip to Colorado Springs, and if you're from the Midwest, you'll know that a 6-8 hour drive is pretty doable. Once we arrived, we settled in at The Great Wolf Lodge. It's a bit on the pricey side, but staying there helped us save on other expenses. The kids had a blast at the massive indoor water park, and there was also a ropes course, arcade, and mini golf to keep them entertained. Plus, they offer a bunch of planned activities for the little ones.

PLAY

One of the main reasons we chose Colorado Springs was its proximity to the Great Sand Dunes. We discovered that in May and June, a stream flows through the dunes, and people set up tents, coolers, and chairs to relax in the water. It was definitely the highlight of our trip! We even tried sandboarding, which you can rent on your way into town—totally worth it!

Don't miss out on a leisurely hike at Garden of the Gods. It's an easy trail suitable for most people. We also took a shuttle bus up Pikes Peak, where we enjoyed some breathtaking views and tried the unique donuts at the summit. They're a bit different and quite a challenge to make at that altitude!

816 Happenings

Its a week FULL of Valentines and Galantines events in the Northland

1. Dino adventure at the KCI Expo Center

2. Disney On Ice - Lets Dance

3. Free Wine Tasting - Barley and Vine

4. Sourdough Bread Making - Iron District

5. Odd Dog Book Signing with Leia Barrett at FOPAS

6. Andys Fozen Custard Grand Opening (off Barry Road)

7. Bluey Breakfast Bash @ My Play Cafe Northland 

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Here’s hoping we will see the sun soon -

Amanda Rohr | Publisher, wannabe writer, and major Northland supporter