Tourism Division, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism

Moon Marble Marvel

The moment you walk through the door of the Moon Marble Company in Bonner Springs, you are greeted with an eye-treating array of unique toys, games and antique recreations of old favorite playthings. ...

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Posted on January 10, 2012 4:40PM by Karen Ridder

Off to see the Oz Museum

Dorothy might not have been from Wamego, but the town has claimed her as its own. There you will find the Oz Museum. It has become a great place to visit for anyone with a love of the 1939 classic ...

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Posted on December 27, 2011 10:16AM by Karen Ridder

Fort Scott by Candlelight

Each December, Fort Scott National Historic Site provides visitors a unique opportunity to experience history. They turn off all of the modern lights, cover up the interpretive displays, line the ...

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Posted on December 20, 2011 9:29AM by Karen Ridder

Discover Priceless Moments with your Kids: The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center

My favorite moment on our family’s recent trip to the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center was standing outside a Plexiglas-walled room watching my 3-year-old paint his name. He still gets the “J” ...

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Posted on November 22, 2011 11:31AM by Karen Ridder

A Nice Drive in the Glacial Hills

A Buffalo Soldier monument in Fort Leavenworth initiated our recent trek up the Glacial Hills Scenic Byway. The monument pays tribute to the 9th & 10th Cavalry Regiments. These groups of Black ...

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Posted on November 15, 2011 10:19AM by Karen Ridder

An Odyssey in Hutchinson: The Kansas Cosmosphere

Rockets, fire, stars, and a space toilet were all among the highlights of my family’s recent trip to the Kansas Cosmosphere & Space Center in Hutchinson. If you are a space enthusiast at all, you ...

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Posted on October 25, 2011 8:40AM by Karen Ridder

A Haunting Experience in Atchison

Each year, as cooler weather rolls into town, Atchison gets busy sending chills down your spine. The river town has a unique history. Louis & Clark landed here on July 4, 1804. Aviatrix Amelia ...

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Posted on October 18, 2011 2:01PM by Karen Ridder

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

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

Frontier Military Byway – more than a military tour

There are so many interesting places to visit along the Frontier Military Scenic Byway , you really need to plan a few days to catch it all. The byway takes you along the border area between Kansas ...

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Posted on August 24, 2011 12:27PM by Karen Ridder

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Moon Marble Marvel

Off to see the Oz Museum

Fort Scott by Candlelight

Discover Priceless Moments with your Kids: The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center

A Nice Drive in the Glacial Hills

An Odyssey in Hutchinson: The Kansas Cosmosphere

A Haunting Experience in Atchison

A Flair for Celebrating History: Medicine Lodge

It IS an adventure: Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure

Frontier Military Byway – more than a military tour