As someone who has been a weekly golfer at Stoneridge for over 6 months, I will leave my review…read morebased in practice facilities, course setup and environment. Stoneridge practice facility includes 1 practice green and 1 driving range. The practice green allows putting and chipping. It's a 60 feet long green that allows for several different types of strokes, from short putts to long putts and chips up to 20 yards around the greens. I noticed that the cup positions have not changed since I first practiced there months ago. The driving range allows for shots up to 200 yards meaning some players might be restricted to hit some of the longer clubs. The grass is usually cut to a 2nd rough cut. The range balls are mostly old and used to a degree that the ball flight is negatively affected. The 18 hole course is a par 70 with 6590 yards from the blue tees. It's a setup that calls for a variety of tee shots and a lot of lay ups for the great amount of trees and hazards. The grass is usually in fast conditions, specially the greens and fairways. Players should expect small greens that really require a sharp iron play. The environment is sad, it feels like an abandoned place sometimes. The course is empty most of the time. The club house is often closed and there is no golf shop. There is only a few items for sale in the front desk. The staff certainly could make it more professional and welcoming. I recommend Stonerigde to every golfer around central Kansas who is looking for an 18 hole round, I believe that for the 28 dollars it offers a good golf experience. I don't recommend Stoneridge for golfers that are looking for a place to practice as I believe the practice facility doesn't have what it takes to help with any parts of the game.

I had brunch there on Sunday and it was amazing. I had a made-to-order Denver omelette that was…read moreprepared right at the table, some succulent and tender brisket, a fresh garden salad, top shelf sparkling white wine that wasn't too expensive and the most delicious red velvet cake you could ever imagine that they told me the baker just made. The wait staff was right there when my water was low and made sure everything was just as I wanted it. I was very pleased with my experience there at Stoneridge.

I visited south central Kansas recently. If you asked me what I most remembered about my visit, I…read morewould say "ghosts" and "Ellinwood Underground Tunnels." If you're in Ellinwood or anywhere near this area, you need to take the tour. It's so interesting! There are tunnels under this small Kansas town, and the public (you) can experience them. The tour will lead you through a portion of the network of tunnels, and the tour guide will tell you all about the history. The tour starts at the Ellinwood Emporium, a charming little thrift/vintage store. You'll descend some stairs to the underground tunnels, where you'll learn about the activity that was happening in the tunnels in the late 1800s. The tunnels were a place to get a haircut and a shave, a place to bathe, a place to shop and relax. But also: Apparently, some stuff went down and now the tunnels also house spirits. There's one room that you'll see on the tour that the owner will not walk into, because there's a spirit in there that he doesn't want to mess with. Each room that you see on the tour is grim and creepy. The space in the Ellinwood Tunnels is heady, and is definitely housing some sort of bad energy, if you ask me. Head's up: This tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-friendly. You need to be able to climb down and up some steep stairs, and then navigate your way through tunnels, which have uneven ground.

It makes me sad that there aren't many reviews for these underground tunnels (outside of Yelp as…read morewell.) This was one of the most fascinating things we did while visiting this part of the country and I really wish that it was more of a destination. Listen, I understand. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere and the square footage is pretty low. However, Rick, the guide and owner (??) of the antique shop that sits above one portion of the tunnels is an incredible story teller and he has actual items that lived in and were used in the underground portion of this town. It's like a time capsule. I've been on other underground tours (like in Seattle) and even though they're more visited and more well known, they don't hold a candle to what Rick has. This isn't a kitschy, fake tour. This is about real and actual history, with real, appropriate artifacts and I loved it. The tour when you come back upstairs and head across the street to the hotel is a little bit different. The building, including the underground, was empty when they purchased it so all the items they have down there are found, bought or donated. But at least they are honest about it and don't make up fake stories for you. It's such a cool thing to do for such a minimal fee. I'd recommend this tour to anyone.