2005-2001 KANSAS Past Issues
Spring 2001 KANSAS
11/15/2012
Get In A Rut
You can still travel and see much of the Oregon Trail through Kansas, but a covered wagon isn't necessary.
By Mary R. Gage, photos by David Gage
Buried Treasure
Kansans are digging Kansas and coming up with some exceptional finds.
By Janet Majure
Building on a Small Yet Grander Scale
The fine art of building tracker pipe ... more
Summer 2001 KANSAS
11/15/2012
Andrea Glenn
A promoter and ambassador for Kansas, Andrea Glenn blessed us for 22 years with her view of our state. A view, and a woman, we will always remember.
A Wish List Comes True
The Historic Adobe Museum in Ulysses is proof that wishes, with a lot of hard work and dedication, can come true.
By Sherry Polcyn, photos by Ginger Anthony
... more
Fall 2001 KANSAS
11/15/2012
Salina Sings the Blues
The blues are downright heavenly as Blue Heaven Studios prepares for its Blues Masters at the crossroads concerts featuring legendary musicians in October.
By Jeri Clousten, photos by David E. Clousten
Natural Beauty
The opportunity for kids to get in touch with their natural surroundings is a true interactive ... more
Winter 2001 KANSAS
11/15/2012
Winter Wonderland
A celebration of lights create a Winter Wonderland of surprises with a drive-through show that's guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit.
By Ron Welch
Angels Among Us
Porcelain angels and dolls are beautifully crafted with details that make these fragile pieces simply divine to view and collect.
By Jeanette Steinert, ... more
Spring 2002 KANSAS
11/15/2012
Botanica: Wichita's Blooming Success
Where can you find hundreds of spring flowers all in one beautiful place? Wichita's Botanica is a gardener's envy.
By Marti Attoun, Photos by Gerard Attoun
A Rich History From Two Perspectives
Hillsboro is home to the most modest Pioneer Mennonite Adobe House Museum and the grand Schaeffler House. Both ... more
Summer 2002 KANSAS
11/15/2012
Native Traditions
The Mid-America All-Indian center in Wichita is dedicated to preserving native culture of the Plains Indians, and the American Indian Center in Abilene is dedicated to indigenous art.
By Fred Solis
The Band Played On
The Iola Municipal Band has presented free summertime concerts since 1871, and today it is the longest ... more
Fall 2002 KANSAS
11/15/2012
Pack Up the House for the Ultimate Roadtrip
Hit the road with the RV crowd and see Kansas from a new perspective while they gather in Hutchinson for the Famly Motor Coach Association convention.
By Lou Ann Thomas
A Bounty of Festivals
Harvest festivals in Kansas still celebrate the bounty of the season.
By Morgan Chilson
Museums and ... more
Winter 2002 KANSAS
11/15/2012
Exploring With New Eyes
Hop on the bus with the Kansas Explorers Club for an eye opening experience.
By Lou Ann Thomas
Filling In American History
Settled by former slaves, the tiny town of Nicodemus is a National Historic Site.
By Matt Moline
From Kitschy to Kingly, Holiday Shopping Is A Kansas Adventure
Holiday shopping doesn't have ... more
Spring 2003 KANSAS
11/15/2012
Catch a Ride on a Carousel
Kansans are restoring carousels for classic fun that never goes out of style.
By Sally M. Snell
B&B roundup
From kayaking to wild animals, ariplanes to soddies, you'll find unique B&Bs no matter where you travel in Kansas.
By Various Contributors
Get a Sampling of Kansas
Buy Kansas-made products and ... more
Summer 2003 KANSAS
11/15/2012
Take a Hike
Hiking trails are abundant in Kansas, where you'll enjoy the scenery, get some exercise, and learn a lot of history along the way.
By Lou Ann Thomas
Drive-In Movies Making a Comeback
America's love affair with the automobile and Hollywood are epitomized in the drive-in theaters of old and they're making a comeback in Kansas.
By ... more
Fall 2003 KANSAS
11/15/2012
Kansas Main Streets
The Kansas Main Street program is providing CPR to Kansas towns and bringing new life into the the very hearts of communities.
By Sally M. Snell
Uncommon Scents
Smell the apple pie... or kumquat? Your nose will know when you find that special scent crafted by Kansas candle and soap makers.
By Jessica Levine
Take the ... more
Winter 2003 KANSAS
11/15/2012
Olathe Naval Air Station
The Olathe Naval Air Station is still flying high thanks to the Ghost Squadron.
By Harold E. Davis
EquiFest: A Horse of A Different Color
EquiFest of Kansas is not a horse show, but an equine exposition that offers horse sense and entertainment.
By Fred Solis
Kansas Sesquicentennial
Happy 150th Kansas! Local ... more
Spring 2004 KANSAS
11/15/2012
All Aboard for Dodge City
Catch the train to the restored santa Fe Depot, home of the Homestead Dinner Theater and the Boot Hill Reperatory Company.
By Lou Ann Thomas
Independence Sets the Stage for William Inge
Independence welcomes playwrights and actors from both coasts for the celebrated William Inge Festival.
By Marti Attoun
... more
Summer 2004 KANSAS
11/15/2012
There's No Place Like Home
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Wamego and check out one of the largest private collections of everything Oz and the Oz Museum.
By Lou Ann Thomas
It's Time for Summer Kamp
Volunteers get a jump on citizen science as they lsiten to the calls of frogs and toads for the Kansas Anuran Monitoring Program.
By Margy ... more
Fall 2004 KANSAS
11/15/2012
Voices of the Wind People
Listen to the voices of a nations's ancestors at this special kaw festival held every three years in Council Grove
By Ann Parr
Kansas Corn Fields ar A-Maze-ing
Kansas farmers are getting more creative with their plantiing to give families a down-on-the-farm experience.
By Mary Remboldt Gage
It's Like Napa ... more
Winter 2004 KANSAS
11/15/2012
Keystone Gallery
Fossils and fine art converge at this "off-the-grid" gallery.
By Lou Ann Thomas
Delectable Delights
Kansas products offer unique and tasty alternatives for holiday gift giving.
Hopalong Cassidy, Here He Comes
Hopalong Cassidy rides again at the only authorized museum for the great radio, movie and television ... more
Spring 2005 KANSAS
11/15/2012
Buffalo Soldiers Led the Stampede
Descendants of Kansas' keep the history alive.
By Fred Solis
All Dolled Up at the Prairie Museum of Art & History
Rare dolls are on display as part of the Kuska Collection in Colby.
By Annette Wood
Celebrating the Prairie in Bloom
after 11 years, the Akin Prairie continues to thrill wildflower ... more
Summer 2005 KANSAS
11/15/2012
The Evolution of C & W Ranch
- C&W Ranch (Smolan)
- Rolling Hills Zoo (Salina)
- "Little Sweden, USA" (Lindsborg)
- Kansas Livestock Association - Kansas State University
Ranch Management Field Day
Mediterranean Influence in Wichita
- The Olive Tree Bistro
- Crestview Country Club
- ... more
Fall 2005 KANSAS
11/15/2012
Walnut Valley Festival (Winfield)
- Walnut Valley National Guitar Flat-Picking
Championships Festival
Black Lodge Recording Studio (Eudora)
Wilmore Opry "Branson West" of Kansas (Wilmore)
Turning on the Music Scene
- Mechanical Art (Merriam)
- Verizon Amphitheater (Bonner Springs)
Castle on the ... more
Winter 2005 KANSAS
11/15/2012
Holton Town Square
- Jackson County Development Corp.
- St. Dominic's Hall
- Holton Town Square
- Hotel Josephine
- Parsonage Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast Inn
- Koger Variety Store
- Jackson County Courthouse
- Sarah's Enchanted Cottage
- Quilting on the Square
- Pickett Fence Antique Mall
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