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On horseback at Ride The Flint Hills

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 ...

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Posted on May 24, 2012 2:02PM by Katy Ibsen

Building History: Stone Fences on the Native Stone Scenic Byway

A few years ago, I got tired of the space in between my home and the vacant lot beside my house. I decided to build a stone fence. Gathering up all of the limestone around our yard, I spent one ...

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Posted on May 22, 2012 1:38PM by Karen Ridder

Where in Kansas Contest

Kansas is a treasure trove of unique attractions. This month’s contest is an opportunity to put your knowledge to use. Comment on this post and identify the following five places for a chance to win ...

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Posted on May 17, 2012 10:44AM by admin

Fire and the Flint Hills: Manhattan’s new Discovery Center

I remember the first time I saw the Flint Hills on fire. I was driving up the turnpike on a mid-spring night. Suddenly as I crested a hill, I was met with snakes of red covering the endless valley. ...

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Posted on May 8, 2012 12:19PM by Karen Ridder

Alma Bakery Sweet Treat In Flint Hills

When I stepped inside the Alma Bakery & Sweet Shoppe the aroma took me back to my mother’s kitchen as she pulled homemade rolls out of the oven. I ordered a glazed-topped cinnamon roll that had a ...

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Posted on April 5, 2012 7:58AM by Cecilia Harris

Capture the Spirit: A Kansas Poetry Contest

Everyone from cowboys to poet laureates have penned verses about Kansas, and now it’s your turn. Capture the spirit of Kansas in poetry and you might win a book from Kansas Poet Laureate, Caryn ...

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Posted on March 22, 2012 11:17AM by admin

In a Kansas state of mind

This is a guest blog post written on June 23 by Andy Brack as he was completing the last leg of a road trip through Kansas with his daughter. A Faces & Places Tour Roadie met the duo as they were ...

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Posted on June 30, 2011 4:18PM by Andy Brack

Symphony in the Flint Hills Much More than an Outdoor Concert

I’m counting the days until my first Symphony in the Flint Hills on Saturday. Thousands flock to this annual outdoor concert to enjoy wonderful symphony music while surrounded by the astonishing ...

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Posted on June 8, 2011 3:41PM by Cecilia Harris

Floating on a Sea of Grass

A drive along the Flint Hills National Scenic Byway carries visitors back to a different time. Imagine being alone in the middle of a vast ocean. Only this is no ordinary sea. Instead of water, ...

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Posted on March 10, 2011 11:03PM by Dennis Toll

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On horseback at Ride The Flint Hills

Building History: Stone Fences on the Native Stone Scenic Byway

Where in Kansas Contest

Fire and the Flint Hills: Manhattan’s new Discovery Center

Alma Bakery Sweet Treat In Flint Hills

Capture the Spirit: A Kansas Poetry Contest

In a Kansas state of mind

Symphony in the Flint Hills Much More than an Outdoor Concert

Floating on a Sea of Grass