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Celebrate Kansas at Lecompton Territorial Days

Experience state’s history at fun festivalFor roughly five years, just before the Civil War broke out in 1861, a key question centering around the Kansas Territory rattled the nation: Would Kansas ...

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Posted on May 30, 2011 11:09AM by Becky Blake

Try Oakley’s old-fashioned drive-in – and classic car show

Hankering for a good, juicy burger served up in a classic, 1950s-style drive-in atmosphere? There’s no need to dress up. Rain or shine, pull your vehicle up under the red-and-white-striped awning at ...

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Posted on May 27, 2011 3:07PM by admin

Vast Vista's Greet you on the Byway

Vast is the word that strikes a traveler on the Western Vistas Historic Byway . It is very nearly the only way to describe the open plains that greet you along this 102-mile road in the furthest ...

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Posted on May 25, 2011 7:01PM by Karen Ridder

May 27, 2011Rest Area - TBDJune 4 – 5, 2011Lawrence – Lawrence Farmer’s MarketBaldwin – Midland Railway Day Out with ThomasBaldwin – John Brown’s Battle of Black JackAbilene – Brookville HotelAbilene ...

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Posted on May 24, 2011 5:06PM by admin

Join Kansas’ “Faces & Places Tour!”

This summer we’re kicking off the great Kansas “Faces & Places” tour – your chance to help promote Kansas tourism through social media and learn more about our state’s events and ...

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Posted on May 23, 2011 5:07PM by Becky Blake

Smoffee’s More Than Coffee Shop in Colby

The colorful, arty sign above Smoffee’s gave me a preview of what’s inside this former motion picture theater. Starring a fun and inviting atmosphere and homemade food, this inventive bakery, bistro, ...

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Posted on May 20, 2011 2:17PM by Cecilia Harris

Meeting a real Lawman in Dodge City

A visit to Dodge City was like a dream come true for my older son. At home, my husband makes it a special treat to watch old Western movies when they have a “guy’s night.” So, my six-year-old had a ...

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Posted on May 18, 2011 3:04PM by Karen Ridder

Found on the Web: Texans love Kansas Underground Salt Museum

Photo credit: Heather L. SandersWant to read an awesome account of a Texas family’s recent visit to the Kansas Underground Salt Museum in Hutchinson? Then check out the blog post by Texas resident ...

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Posted on May 17, 2011 8:15AM by Becky Blake

Enjoy live music in historic Shirley Opera House

When canned music no longer sets your toes tapping, you can find live music on the Great Plains that will. Come to the historic Shirley Opera House (formerly the Aberdeen Steakhouse & Pub) in ...

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Posted on May 13, 2011 1:47PM by admin

5.4.7 Art Center in Greensburg is a Work of Art

The 5.4.7 Art Center is proof that something good for the benefit of all can come out of great tragedy. If it were not for the tornado that destroyed most of Greensburg on May 4, 2007, this Center ...

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Posted on May 11, 2011 8:44PM by Cecilia Harris

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Celebrate Kansas at Lecompton Territorial Days

Try Oakley’s old-fashioned drive-in – and classic car show

Vast Vista's Greet you on the Byway

Join Kansas’ “Faces & Places Tour!”

Smoffee’s More Than Coffee Shop in Colby

Meeting a real Lawman in Dodge City

Found on the Web: Texans love Kansas Underground Salt Museum

Enjoy live music in historic Shirley Opera House

5.4.7 Art Center in Greensburg is a Work of Art