From the Back Cover
Your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Centennial State has to offer!
Meet a man who hosted his own funeral for more than thirty years and a street performer who knows more than 48,000 zip codes by heart.
Discover a hotel that promises to pay for a guest’s funeral if they die while staying there and a doggie spa that offers guided playtime, “paw-dicures,” gourmet lunch, and twenty-minute massage.
Experience the Great Fruitcake Toss, an annual festival that celebrates the world’s most reviled and underappreciated food.
Whether you’re a native Coloradoan or a recent transplant, author Pam Grout will have you laughing out loud as she introduces you to the neighbors you never knew you had and takes you to places you never knew existed—right in your own backyard.
About the Author
Pam Grout is the author of thirteen books, including Globe Pequot's own Kansas Curiosities and Girlfriend Getaways. She lives with her daughter, Tasman, in Lawrence, Kansas. Together, they have traveled to quirky sites in seven countries and thirty-one states.
