Kansas Blog

Cheney Lake Ranks Top 10 Windiest Lakes in the Nation—Kiteboarders Rejoice

Tue, 28 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Believe it or not there is a wind and water phenomenon in Kansas-it's called kiteboarding. Many players partake down in the southwest region with the warm temperatures keep the lakes enjoyable and the windy conditions are ideal for riding the wind.

Kayaking the Kansas River

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

My first experience on the Kansas River was in 2012-April to be exact-when I received a newsletter from a local outfit; the weekend forecast was "85 and Sunshine." With that one email and a hungry need for warm weather, my inaugural kayaking season would commence with a last minute float down the Kansas River.

The Dead Eye Divas are on target

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT

About 17 women gather one Sunday morning at the Kaw Valley Gun Club in Topeka. Together they fill chairs outside the tiny club as regulars come and go. Meanwhile, the original divas take stage for introductions.

Kansas Rocks

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Lurking off in western Kansas are two of the state's most fascinating attractions ... the rocks (as I like to call them). Igniting the scientific curiosities from within, these rock formations are some of the state's most bizarre and beautiful natural landmarks.

Whooping Cranes at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Catching a glimpse of any wildlife is always an exciting experience, but to see rare species in a natural habitat is a rare and treasured opportunity. In this delicate shift from fall to winter, the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge welcomes winged visitors who are in the midst of their migration. One such bird is the whooping crane.

5 reasons to visit the Tallgrass Prairie in the fall

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

I recently had the pleasure of heading out the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve to see the fall scenery. I’ve made this trek before and at varying points of ...

Camping in Cimarron National Grassland

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Having just left the infamous Boot Hill Casino in Dodge City, our road trip took us to the southwestern corner of the state to Cimarron National Grasslands, one of 20 National Grasslands in the U.S.Knowing the route we wanted to take, the Grasslands seemed like a logical place to camp, despite not knowing much about them (or where to camp).

Off Roading in the Sand Hills

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

I am the first person to proclaim that there is more to do in Kansas than the average visitor (or resident) is aware of. Such is the case with the Sand Hills in Syracuse.Here the Syracuse Sand ...

Gravel Rocks! – The Dirty Kanza 200

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

The Dirty Kanza 200 is a mighty event in the heart of the Flint Hills. Dubbed North America’s Premier Annual Ultra Distance Gravel Race the cycling event may seem like an anomaly to many, but to the ...

On horseback at Ride The Flint Hills

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

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 ...