Travis Meier

Senior City Editor, KCtoday

Travis is a launch editor for KCtoday and is based in Kansas City, MO. He previously worked for local news stations such as FOX4KC after earning his degree at the Missouri School of Journalism. In his free time, he loves to mountain bike, play the saxophone, and talk extensively about coffee + urban design.

City

Rent a private pool in Raleigh + the Triangle

Explore unique pools across the metro for a refreshing getaway, whether you’re hosting a gathering or just enjoying some solo relaxation.

August 5, 2025

Allie Remhof

Culture

How to navigate our community events page

Never again wonder how to browse for cool events in our city or how to upload your own.

July 24, 2025

Sarah Leonhardt

A lively pool scene with people relaxing, swimming, and conversing. Two women sit at the pool's edge, surrounded by cheerful summer vibes and greenery.

Travel and Outdoors

Rent a private pool in the DFW metro

Explore unique pools across the metro for a refreshing getaway, whether you’re hosting a gathering or just enjoying some solo relaxation.

July 21, 2025

Travis Meier

Play

Best places for happy hour deals around the Kansas City metro

Get your happy hour on at these local KC businesses.

July 10, 2025

Travis Meier

A pool with people swimming and a surrounding patio with umbrella-covered tables and chairs.

City

Rent a private pool around Richmond

Take time for a refreshing getaway, whether you’re hosting a gathering or just enjoying some solo relaxation.

June 30, 2025

Travis Meier

Culture

How to navigate our community events page

Never again wonder how to browse for cool events in our city or how to upload your own.

June 12, 2025

Sarah Leonhardt

A view of the Seattle skyline on a cloudy day with the Space Needle in the foreground displaying its Astronaut White paint at the top

Live

Seattle’s most iconic landmarks

Consider these our Hollywood signs.

June 6, 2025

Travis Meier

The Clearwater backyard boasts a lagoon pool, hammock, and tons of greenery.

Travel and Outdoors

Rent a private pool in the Tampa Bay metro

Explore unique pools across the metro for a refreshing getaway, whether you’re hosting a gathering or just enjoying some solo relaxation.

May 23, 2025

Travis Meier

As seen from above, eight people swim in a pool on a sunny day.

Culture

Rent a private pool in the Kansas City metro

Explore unique pools across the metro for a refreshing getaway, whether you’re hosting a gathering or just enjoying some solo relaxation.

May 23, 2025

Travis Meier

Live

San Antonio’s most iconic landmarks

Consider these our Hollywood signs.

April 21, 2025

Nicholas Caballero

Photo of mini Australian shepherd at Bar K

Play

Kansas City’s dog-friendly guide

Explore these dog-friendly places in KC that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.

April 14, 2025

Travis Meier

Food

Dining outdoors in the Kansas City metro

Whether it’s an al fresco brunch on the patio or margaritas on the rooftop, these dining decks across the metro will get you drinking in sunshine.

March 28, 2025

Travis Meier

Play

Happy trails: Our guide to hiking around Kansas City

Check out these 15 hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around the Kansas City metro for outdoor adventures.

March 24, 2025

Madison McMillen

Old court house in downtown lexington with big blue LEX sign out front

Live

Lexington’s most iconic landmarks

Consider these our Hollywood signs.

March 1, 2025

Molly Thompson

Culture

Debunked: The myth of Hallmark holidays (and the sliver of truth)

Here’s a look at the origins of three “Hallmark holidays” — and how they actually have nothing to do with cards or TV channels.

February 13, 2025

Travis Meier

Looking up to the sky, the image frames eight of the new, petal-shaped structures that make up the canopy at the Blanton Museum of Art. They're painted white and filled with little holes, giving the impression of a starry sky.

Live

Austin’s most iconic landmarks

Consider these landmarks our Hollywood signs.

January 27, 2025

Laura Figi

Thousands of people gathered at Zilker Park, flying kites, in front of the Austin Skyline.

Events

How to navigate our community events page

Never again wonder how to browse for cool events in our city or how to upload your own.

January 14, 2025

Sarah Leonhardt

City

Raleigh’s most iconic landmarks

Consider these landmarks our Hollywood signs.

October 7, 2024

Allie Remhof

Live

Consider these local landmarks our Hollywood signs

We’re giving you the 411 on the 817’s landmarks — from the Livestock Exchange Building to the Tarrant County Courthouse. Learn about their history, fun facts, and why Fort Worthians and visitors alike find them so iconic.

October 3, 2024

Rebecca McRobbie