With the summer travel season upon us, National Wanna Get Away Day celebrates our freedom to get away on June 18th.
Planning memorable trips and get-aways brings out the adventurer in all of us! These get-aways take us to family we long to see and historic places. We seek the sun, sand, big cities and the countryside, too. It is a national pastime with deep roots – one that connects all of us to the people and places most important in our lives. National Wanna Get Away Day is the perfect day for celebrating, dreaming, and planning all the adventures you will take this year and every year after!
As a resident of Florida we love our beautiful beaches, nightlife and picturesque towns. Some of the best hidden treasures in Florida are found outside of the big touristy places like Orlando, Miami, and St Augustine. Places like Destin, Pensacola, Sea Side, and even Gulf Shores, Alabama offer great views, premium culture and a relaxing stay that truly feel like an Oasis to get away from it all. I grew up just across from Panama City Beach that still offers a small town vibe.
In 2021, Southwest Airlines® founded National Wanna Get Away to commemorate the airline’s 50th Anniversary. At Southwest, they have spent half a century making everything seem a little bit closer and giving people the freedom to get away, wherever and whenever. In 1996, Southwest coined the phrase “Wanna Get Away®” to highlight the Company’s expansion. The phrase also creates humorous moments relevant to its Customers within its marketing. As “Wanna Get Away” has become an iconic and recognized expression for the brand, Southwest took it a step further to celebrate its 50th Anniversary by announcing this new annual day.
On June 18th, celebrate the freedom to travel with National Wanna Get Away Day! With so many places to go and people to see, the day gives you the opportunity to spark your travel adventures.
During National Photography Month in May, focus your attention on sharpening your skills. Master the art of composition or learn how to use that fancy camera you bought. The entire month is dedicated to photography.
How you choose to participate is entirely up to you. While the tools used in photography have changed since its inception some 170+ years ago, the fascination it generates has not stopped. In fact, the more the tools advance, the more we seem to cherish a quality photograph.
Searching archives for a likeness a photographer took of a person or a place years ago that is familiar to us today will leave us awed. Many of us grab our phones to snap a quick photo of some of the strangest things – a delicate leaf in a puddle, an old penny or a frozen bubble. We capture moments in time and collect elements of our lives from the everyday to those landmark events.
Take a class to hone your skills. Learn to preserve your photos or visit a museum to see images of the masters. How will you spend the month? Use #NationalPhotographyMonth to share on social media.
On March 15, National Kansas Day recognizes The Sunflower State. Magnificent herds of bison, elk, mule deer and antelope roamed the vast open plains populated by Cherokee, Osage, Pawnee and many other tribes. The region became a part of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
Generations of travelers came to Kansas as the country expanded. From the Corps of Discover in 1804 to the Pony Express, all the roads in Kansas seemed to point westward. Railroads brought rapid settlement to the territory and with it the divisive decision for citizens regarding statehood. Would Kansas be free or slave? The debates turned so vicious, the territory earned the name “Bleeding Kansas” before entering the union as the 34th state and free.
Official Kansas Symbols
State Capital – Topeka State Motto – Ad Astra Per Aspera State Nickname – The Sunflower State State Bird – Western Meadowlark State Fish – State Tree – Cottonwood State Song – Home on the Range State Animal – American Buffalo State Reptile – Ornate Box Turtle State Insect – Honeybee State Beverage – State Fruit – State Grass – Little Bluestem Grass State Flower – Wild Native Sunflower State Amphibian – Barred Tiger Salamander State Soil – Harney Silt Loam State Dessert –
With the railroads, ranching, livestock, and agriculture grew. The verdant, fertile soil of the Kansas farmland made the state the Breadbasket of the World. Frank L. Baum even depicted farm life for one young girl named Dorothy in his books about a place called Oz.
One of the most critical decisions in Civil Rights history took place in Topeka, Kansas. The appeal of Brown vs. the Board of Education was brought before the Supreme Court of the United States in 1954. What had started with groups of parents and teachers in all-black schools in communities across the country had finally culminated in a final decision. Separate but equal violated the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Kansas Flavor
Bierocks Grebble Lefse Loose meat Sandwhich Corn on the Cob Zwieback Fried Chicken BBQ Chicken and noodles Sour Cream & Raisin Pie
Discover the trails and byways of Kansas! Follow the Yellow Brick Road, find an adventure and history or explore the back roads. Dive into barbeque while listening to live jazz. Celebrate National Kansas Day with us! Use #NationalKansasDay to share on social media.
On January 4, National Missouri Day recognizes the 24th state to join the union.
Known as the gateway to the West and nicknamed the Show Me State, Missouri is bordered by two great rivers: Mississippi on its eastern border and Missouri River for a portion of its western border. As a result, Missouri is ideally located as a hub of transportation and trade.
State Capital – Jefferson City State Nickname – Show Me State State Motto – Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto State Bird – Eastern Bluebird State Amphibian – American Bullfrog State Flower – White Hawthorn Blossom State Animal – Mule State Folk Dance – Square Dance State Musical Instrument – Fiddle State Fish – Channel Catfish State Reptile – Three Toed Box Turtle State Dessert – Ice Cream Cone State Fossil – Crinoid State Mineral – Galena State Tree – Flowering Dogwood State Song – Missouri Waltz State Gemstone – Beryl
Statehood came as part of the Missouri Compromise allowing Maine to enter the union as a free state and Missouri to enter with no restrictions on slavery. During the Civil War, Missouri was divided and sent men to fight for both the north and the south.
My dads side of the family came from here. I still have great relatives and friends there. Some just outside of St Louis, others in small towns like Joplin and Carthage. While a historic family home was sold it still stands with it’s corner stone, carriage drive, and other features from 1916. I was fortunate to visit and have fun before my stroke made that so difficult.
I can remember my dad telling me about his time here as a little boy. Located in Duenweg, Missouri.
The views around the state are spectacular. I visited Kansas City, Missouri, Branson, Lake of the Ozarks is breathtaking. St Louis, Springfield, Neosho, Joplin, Columbia, Carthage, part of historic Route 66, Moscow Mills, Jefferson City, and numerous others. It was so worth the trip just for the views. The extra time I spent with my family there was priceless.
The state boasts many cultural attractions from riverboat cruises to music festivals and tours of the largest brewing company in the nation. With a rich history and interesting people, Missouri became a stopping point for many migrating west. Some stayed, others moved on, some returned east.
Some of those names you might recognize. Daniel Boone, Laura Ingles Wilder, Kit Carson, William Clark, Walt Disney, Scott Joplin, and Joseph Pulitzer all made Missouri their home for a time.
Notable People
Mark Twain – Author – (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910)
For a complete list of Missouri State and National Parks & Historic Sites visit www.mostateparks.com and www.nps.gov. Check out a few of the featured sites around the state below.
Whether you’re passing through or planning to stay a while, join us as we recognize Missouri’s history and pioneering spirit. Uncover hidden treasures and explore all Missouri’s hills and valleys! Use #NationalMissouriDay to share on social media.
This month includes Father’s Day, Flag Day, Zoo & Aquarium Month, National Soulfood Month, Summer Begins, Wanna Get Away Day, Pearl: June’s Timeless Birthstone of Love and Purity, World Bicycle Day, Summersgiving and more. Download it today for all the fun, food and memories to make.
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