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Tuck into fine food at Kansas’ Café on the Route

The Food Network highlighted Baxter Springs restaurant along Route 66

*CLOSED - January 6, 2013*

In the extreme southeastern corner of Kansas lies Cherokee County, the only county in the ...

Posted on July 29, 2011 11:32AM by admin

Reliving History at Fort Larned

Imagine walking 50 miles across a hostile prairie just to make sure the mail goes through. That was among the regular duties for infantry soldiers at Fort Larned in the 1860’s. The fort was among ...

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Posted on July 27, 2011 8:38AM by Karen Ridder

Faces and Places Blog - Lecompton/Kansas City July 20, 2011

The Faces and Places Tour Suburban took off on a hot day this past Monday with the ultimate destination of Kansas City, Kansas and a T-Bones baseball game.To beat the heat, our first stop was at Rees ...

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Posted on July 25, 2011 2:27PM by Roadies

Historical Recipes Served at Trail Days Café in Council Grove

Imagine dining on roast buffalo like the Native Americans or baked ham with strawberry sauce just as the early settlers did, with your meal delivered by servers in period costumes inside a ...

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Posted on July 22, 2011 1:11PM by Cecilia Harris

Moore Longhorn Ranch Experience – It’s all REAL

The smell of smoke in the air as we walked to the front porch sent everyone running. Joe jumped in the truck and drove to the top of the hill for a good view. Nancy got on the phone to neighbors. ...

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Posted on July 20, 2011 1:47PM by Karen Ridder

Found on the Web: Photos reflect Kansas’ 1856 Battle of Black Jack

Kansas photographer snaps dramatic images of re-enactors near Baldwin CityLearn more about Kansas’ heritage – including the pre-Civil War reference “Bleeding Kansas” – by checking out recent photos ...

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Posted on July 18, 2011 3:26PM by Becky Blake

Visit Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery in Paola, Kan.

Tour the grounds and taste the vineyard’s 18 wines for freeStroll through a thriving vineyard with a glass of wine in your hand. Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery in Paola, Kan., invites you to ...

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Posted on July 15, 2011 4:03PM by admin

New Ballet About Nicodemus Part Of Homecoming Emancipation Celebration

Something special has been happening in Nicodemus every year since 1878. Back then, the community founded in 1877 by 350 freed slaves from Kentucky and Tennessee held an Emancipation Celebration ...

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Posted on July 13, 2011 2:49PM by Cecilia Harris

Plan a weekend at McPherson Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Kansas event celebrates Scottish heritage with pipe and drum, dancing, food and more!Whether you trace your family lineage back to Scotland or just long for the heritage and traditions of the British ...

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Posted on July 12, 2011 12:00AM by Becky Blake

Lindsborg offers all things Scandinavian, including Swedish pancakes

This month we’re featuring a recipe from Swedish Pastries & Emporium in Lindsborg, Kan. The biker-friendly restaurant serves breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Saturday. The menu includes ...

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Posted on July 8, 2011 3:13PM by admin

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Tuck into fine food at Kansas’ Café on the Route

Reliving History at Fort Larned

Faces and Places Blog - Lecompton/Kansas City July 20, 2011

Historical Recipes Served at Trail Days Café in Council Grove

Moore Longhorn Ranch Experience – It’s all REAL

Found on the Web: Photos reflect Kansas’ 1856 Battle of Black Jack

Visit Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery in Paola, Kan.

New Ballet About Nicodemus Part Of Homecoming Emancipation Celebration

Plan a weekend at McPherson Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Lindsborg offers all things Scandinavian, including Swedish pancakes