Kansas Blog

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.

Basking in the Beauty of the Flint Hills

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT

A Faces & Places Roadie BlogI’m sure you’ve heard of the phrase “Stop and smell the roses.” For my latest trip on the Faces & Places Tour, I did the Kansas version of that. I stopped and ...

An Irish Tribute in Junction City

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT

If you are looking for an Irish way to celebrate March, kick off the green season with a unique performance at the Junction City C.L. Hoover Opera House.The Kelly Band, a Kansas City based Celtic ...

Win a women's weekend in the Kansas outdoors

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Dust off the map, break out the fishing pole, and slip on your boots. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism is gearing up for its annual “Becoming an Outdoors-Woman” weekend, and you ...

Bald Eagle viewing in Kansas

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT

As far as my bird watching experience goes, the most memorable experience I’ve had is being up close and personal with a falcon while visiting the United States Air Force Academy. Then, while aiding ...

Munson Angus Farms Pumpkin Patch Reaps Old-Fashioned Fun

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT

It was as if I returned to my roots when I visited Munson Angus Farms west of Junction City to experience their pumpkin patch. Reared on a Kansas farm where we also raised Angus cattle, I helped with ...

Milford Lake's All-season Fishing

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT

It was November 27 and it was cold; a perfect morning for pheasant or duck hunting, and as much as I love to hunt birds, you would have assumed I was visiting Geary County to do just that. But I ...