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All Roads Lead to Kansas (and coffee)

It's human nature to be curious about what your fellow travelers do on the Kansas roads. Fortunately, curiosity is less dangerous for humans than cats, and Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & ...

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Posted on May 30, 2012 3:09PM by admin

'Blown Away' by Fort Larned National Historic Site

A Faces & Places Roadie BlogWhen I mentioned I would be traveling to Fort Larned National Historic Site as part of the 2012 Faces & Places Tour, my six-year-old son Charlie, a budding ...

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Posted on May 29, 2012 12:41PM by Jess, Faces & Places Tour Roadie

On horseback at Ride The Flint Hills

When people ask me what I did this summer I am going to tell them, “I vacationed in Beaumont, Kansas.” That’s right! It’s truly an oasis of the Flint Hills—if that’s even possible considering the ...

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Posted on May 24, 2012 2:02PM by Katy Ibsen

Building History: Stone Fences on the Native Stone Scenic Byway

A few years ago, I got tired of the space in between my home and the vacant lot beside my house. I decided to build a stone fence. Gathering up all of the limestone around our yard, I spent one ...

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Posted on May 22, 2012 1:38PM by Karen Ridder

Where in Kansas Contest

Kansas is a treasure trove of unique attractions. This month’s contest is an opportunity to put your knowledge to use. Comment on this post and identify the following five places for a chance to win ...

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Posted on May 17, 2012 10:44AM by admin

Star Wars® Exhibit, Keeper of the Plains Unique to Wichita

May the Force be with you while exploring Star Wars®: Where Science Meets Imagination at Exploration Place in Wichita. Peer into the future through this blockbuster exhibit focusing on the Star Wars ...

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Posted on May 15, 2012 5:03PM by Cecilia Harris

Passing on the Crappie Tradition

One of the best times of the year for fishing in Kansas is in the spring, right in the middle of the crappie spawning season. As the weather starts warming up and the ...

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Posted on May 10, 2012 11:12AM by Elizabeth Peterson

Fire and the Flint Hills: Manhattan’s new Discovery Center

I remember the first time I saw the Flint Hills on fire. I was driving up the turnpike on a mid-spring night. Suddenly as I crested a hill, I was met with snakes of red covering the endless valley. ...

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Posted on May 8, 2012 12:19PM by Karen Ridder

Biker Breakfasts Fuel Cyclists at Marquette Rally

When hundreds of bikers ride into Marquette on the morning of May 19, townspeople will be ready to serve up plenty of pancakes, eggs, and biscuits and gravy. Biker breakfasts feed hungry motorcycle ...

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Posted on May 3, 2012 11:05AM by Cecilia Harris

Wildflower Tours, a great way to experience Natural Kansas

As Mother’s Day approaches, instead of giving your mom some flowers, plan to experience them together on one of the state’s many wildflower tours.The Barber County Wildflower Tour on the Saturday ...

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Posted on May 1, 2012 9:25AM by Becky Blake

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All Roads Lead to Kansas (and coffee)

'Blown Away' by Fort Larned National Historic Site

On horseback at Ride The Flint Hills

Building History: Stone Fences on the Native Stone Scenic Byway

Where in Kansas Contest

Star Wars® Exhibit, Keeper of the Plains Unique to Wichita

Passing on the Crappie Tradition

Fire and the Flint Hills: Manhattan’s new Discovery Center

Biker Breakfasts Fuel Cyclists at Marquette Rally

Wildflower Tours, a great way to experience Natural Kansas