Travel

Where the Bay Meets Bliss

Discover Luxury and Family-Focused Relaxation at Loews Coronado Bay Resort Article by Angela Broockerd Perched gracefully on a private peninsula, surrounded by the waters of the San Diego Bay, Loews Coronado Bay Resort offers more than a vacation — it’s an invitation to immerse yourself in a world where coastal serenity meets refined comfort. Just minutes from the heart of downtown San Diego and the charming village of Coronado, the resort strikes a harmonious balance between easy elegance...

Travel

Visit Council Grove

A Weekend Getaway Where History and Nature Converge Article and Photography by Nestled in the heart of the Flint Hills, Council Grove is a charming town that offers more than just a place to relax but offers a journey back in time. A weekend in Council Grove is not just an escape from the everyday but an immersion into the stories, landscapes, and traditions that have shaped the American frontier. Council Grove’s name itself is a nod to its historical roots. In 1825, under the shade of what...

Food + Beverage

Slow Rise

Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Jessica Dunkel Slow Rise is winning hearts and taste buds with its small-batch sourdough doughnuts that are as thoughtful as they are delicious. Based in Lawrence, Slow Rise was founded by Jessica Dunkel, a food scientist. “I've always worked in food, but on the science side as a food scientist, not a baker--but I guess baking is also science,” says Dunkel. “Baking started out as a hobby, but over time, I became a little obsessed with doughnuts. I just...

Life + Culture

The Butterfly Pods

Where Off-Grid Living Meets Luxurious Sustainability Article by Lauren Powers Located just one hour south, nestled among towering oaks and wildflowers, something quietly revolutionary is unfolding in Linn County, Kansas. It’s called the Butterfly Pods, and while it may look like a serene lakeside retreat on the surface, it’s also a cutting-edge prototype for sustainable luxury living. A place where guests can unplug without sacrificing comfort, and reconnect with nature while treading lightly...

Local Services

Discover the Heart of Community

at the Overland Park Farmer's Market Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Janie Jones When you step into the Overland Park Farmers’ Market, you immediately feel it: the energy, the warmth, the heartbeat of a community waking up together. It's not just the vibrant stalls brimming with fresh produce, baked goods, and flowers, or the scent of roasted coffee and fresh herbs in the air. It's the neighbors catching up, the hugs exchanged between vendors and customers, the children laughing. It...

Life + Culture

A Father's Legacy

Article by Judy Goppert | Photography by Janie Jones There is perhaps no prouder moment than when a parent’s children decide to work in the same business their parents or grandparents founded. The song “May the circle be unbroken” is quite fitting for these nine families who are carrying on the dreams of generations who came before them. Their pride is evident in the caring customer service and services or products they offer. Each has a truly unique, inspiring legacy. Carrying the Torch...

Fitness

Adventure Awaits

The Kansas City Climbing Community Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Kate Neuenschwander Kansas City might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of rock climbing, but its climbing community is thriving and growing stronger every year. Thanks to the Kansas City Climbing Community, locals and visitors alike can find their way onto the wall, whether it’s inside one of the area’s many gyms or outside at nearby crags. “Kansas City Climbing Community recently celebrated...

Food + Beverage

Horsefeather Social Reopens For The Season

Article and Photography by Located on the 7th floor of the Loews Kansas City Hotel, this city hotspot, returns with robust programming featuring Local by Loews partner, Sweat Forum, plus monthly First Friday events and more. One of Kansas City’s most popular outdoor bars is reopening for the season. Horsefeather Social will be open every Wednesday – Sunday (weather permitting) from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., giving guests enough time to enjoy delicious drinks, mouth-watering bites and Instagram...

Sports + Recreation

Inside the Crown

One Man’s Devotion to Royals Baseball Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Nicolette Martin Writer, podcaster, and lifelong fan David Lesky shares the highs, heartbreaks, and magic of the game that raised him.   For David Lesky, baseball isn’t just a sport — it’s the soundtrack of his life. Raised in a home where Royals games were always on the TV or radio, Lesky was destined to fall in love with the game. One moment sealed it: July 4, 1989, when a four-year-old Lesky watched Bo Jackson...

Beauty

Babes & Bubbles

Photography by Janie Jones A trip to the salon is more than just a makeover – it's a chance to rediscover and express your personal and professional self. No matter if it's a fresh cut, blowout, or new color, your emotional well-being, social interactions, and professional identity are impacted which is why finding the right salon can be a huge undertaking. As a result, Babes & Bubbles in Overland Park has become the go-to destination for transformative experiences, and thrilled clients are...