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Sample, savor Kansas at its best at the Kansas State Fair

Competition, education and entertainment fill a full list of events

When you’re making fall travel plans, you’ll want to be one of the approximately 350,000 people attending the largest single event ...

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Posted on September 6, 2011 11:37AM by Becky Blake

Luxury Suites to Lakeside Cabins

Enjoy Expanding Lodging Options in Kansas

Whether your tastes lean toward metropolitan amenities or a lakeside view, Kansas lodging inventory is expanding and improving statewide.Wichita announces ...

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Posted on August 22, 2011 10:11AM by Becky Blake

Found on the Web: Kansas’ Wilson Lake trail wows mountain biker

We love it when people get surprised by all that Kansas offers – and then crow about it to their friends. Check out this great blog post and photography by mountain-biking enthusiast and Kansas ...

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Posted on August 15, 2011 11:01AM by Becky Blake

Step back in time at the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm

Explore hands-on history in 19th-century Kansas

Sophisticated, suburban Olathe, Kan., may seem like the last place to find a sanctuary for 19th-century living history, but look again. Tucked into ...

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Posted on August 8, 2011 11:04AM by Becky Blake

Celebrate Lawrence’s Civil-War role in freedom

Activities commemorate the anti-slavery history of this Kansas communityFrom 1854 to 1861 – years before shots rang out at Fort Sumter in South Carolina, starting the Civil War – Kansas Territory ...

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Posted on August 1, 2011 12:44PM by Becky Blake

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

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

Wichita American Indian Festival

From colorfully costumed dance participants parading in the Grand Entry to rhythmic dances and chants, experience Kansas Native-American Indian culture first hand. It's all happening at the ...

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Posted on June 27, 2011 11:33AM by Becky Blake

Stay in Kansas Cabins This Summer

Enjoy comfortable “camping” experience near state parks and lakesIf you like the idea of vacationing by a lake – but without the hassle of a tent and the expense of a hotel – consider renting a cabin ...

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Posted on June 20, 2011 2:30PM by Becky Blake

Found on the Web: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Encourages Healthy Kansas Vacations

Vacations can bring families together, create cherished memories and promote health and well-being – plus reduce your risk of a heart attack. And Kansas’ wide open spaces and exciting places provide ...

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Posted on June 13, 2011 8:56AM by Becky Blake

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Sample, savor Kansas at its best at the Kansas State Fair

Luxury Suites to Lakeside Cabins

Found on the Web: Kansas’ Wilson Lake trail wows mountain biker

Step back in time at the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm

Celebrate Lawrence’s Civil-War role in freedom

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

Plan a weekend at McPherson Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Wichita American Indian Festival

Stay in Kansas Cabins This Summer

Found on the Web: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Encourages Healthy Kansas Vacations