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Coffeyville Kansas, Small Town, Big History

February 8, 2020 By Bob Bales 16 Comments

Condon Bank Coffeyville Kansas

In the late 1800’s the town of Coffeyville Kansas had a population of around 5,000 and was one of the most important towns in Southeastern Kansas with four railroads converging and supporting manufacturing establishments, saw mills and professional offices. By the time I arrived in May of 2016 the town population was a little over 10,000. The modern highway system has by passed … [Read more...]

Things To See And Do In Kansas City

August 24, 2016 By Bob Bales 27 Comments

Mention the place and a lot of people immediately think of BBQ but there is a lot of things to see and do in Kansas City. Headed to Kansas City? Read the reviews of Hotels on Trip Advisor Kansas City has the distinction of being one of the cities that exists in two states. Straddling the border of Kansas and Missouri, Kansas City history dates to 1821 when Frenchman … [Read more...]

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Profile Flipped Hi and welcome to The Traveling Fool. Born with a passion of learning about the history of different cultures, Bob Bales (aka The Traveling Fool) enjoys discovering people and places he finds off the beaten path that most tourists don’t know about. Often found with a cigar in one hand and a good whiskey in the other, Bob likes to write about what makes those people and places he visits special. Being retired military and having lived, worked and traveled from Europe to Asia and North America there is always a history and story to be told. To learn more about The Traveling Fool check out my About Me page.

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