Tourism Division, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism

Come for the comfort food at Carriage Crossing in Yoder, Kan.

Experience cooked-from-scratch flavor in Amish-influenced restaurant

Large restaurants capable of serving tour bus guests and motorcycle groups often cut corners to save time and expense. But when ...

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Posted on September 30, 2011 8:28AM by admin

A Flair for Celebrating History: Medicine Lodge

Medicine Lodge celebrates Kansas history with a spectacular flair. Of course, since it is hometown to the flamboyant and tempestuous Carry A. Nation, it might not be surprising that the town knows ...

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Posted on September 28, 2011 9:17AM by Karen Ridder

Celebrate Kansas’ 150th in Wichita on Oct. 8!

Join us on Oct. 8 for the biggest birthday bash ever – at the Kansas 150 Festival in Wichita honoring our state’s people, traditions and history. Enjoy the day-long festival’s parade, fair and a ...

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Posted on September 26, 2011 9:24AM by Becky Blake

Unusual Sandwich Earns A+ at Lindsborg’s Ol Stuga

School is back in session and one thing I’ve learned is that college towns have some of the best places to eat. My homework revealed the Ol Stuga in Lindsborg was a finalist last November in Good ...

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Posted on September 23, 2011 10:48AM by Cecilia Harris

It IS an adventure: Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure

Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure, west of Salina, is a unique combination of zoo and museum that gives you an up close and personal look at rare and endangered species. The facility started with one ...

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Posted on September 21, 2011 3:25PM by Karen Ridder

Found on the Web: Film star and travel writer Andrew McCarthy hankering for Kansas

You probably remember Andrew McCarthy from his starring roles in such feature films as “St. Elmo’s Fire” and “Pretty in Pink.” For the past few years, though, McCarthy has been hosting video ...

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Posted on September 19, 2011 4:00PM by Becky Blake

Faces & Places Tour: Atchison & Leavenworth

‘Haunted’ AtchisonMy husband and I launched our relaxing Labor Day weekend with a visit to Atchison. Jacque Pregont, president of the Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce greeted us at the Atchison ...

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Posted on September 16, 2011 10:12AM by Roadies

Art, Culture and Heritage Found In Stone Along Post Rock Scenic Byway

This is one trip that really rocks. I’ve long admired the limestone fence posts that give the Post Rock Scenic Byway its name, and I’ve come to realize this native rock is the foundation of art, ...

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Posted on September 14, 2011 10:04AM by Cecilia Harris

Fun in My Backyard

On this trip, my family’s third Faces & Places Tour as a Roadie, we were excited to go on a trip closer to our home. I think that’s what I’ve enjoyed most about the 2011 Faces & Places Tour ...

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Posted on September 13, 2011 3:05PM by Roadies