A perfect summer evening under the stars in the heart of the Flint Hills, with a drink in hand and tastings of Kansas products in the other: Welcome to the first Flint Hills Feast! Join hosts Arturo & Wrenn Pacheco of Pacheco Beef and Lauren Grier of The Curious Plate for an unforgettable evening of…
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Explore canyons, badlands, mesas, and buttes on this perspective-shifting tour through the wild Kansas West. Land And Sky Scenic Byway 88 Miles Towns | St. Francis, Goodland, Sharon Springs Canyons blanketed with rare plant species contrast with the plains on this agriculture-theme byway…
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Making memories with the kiddos doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg! Did you know that the Sunflower Summer app, developed by the Kansas Department of Education, gives students (K-12) and parents the opportunity to explore dozens of attractions across the state, FOR FREE? This app will allow…
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Memorial Day Weekend has now passed us, but check out our suggestions below to help plan your summer vacation in Kansas! Feel free to still utilize my road trip ideas and suggestions for finding epic outdoor activities. Outdoor Activities Kansas is a great destination for all outdoor enthusiasts…
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Get glimpses of a time when grasslands covered much of Kansas—and the continent "The unspoiled, nearly treeless expanses of the Flint Hills represent a natural beauty not found anywhere else." Photography by Blaine Moats Things To Do Feel the wind in your face and watch smoke from a prairie fire…
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Looking for affordable family fun this summer? Kansas’ largest city, Wichita, checks all the boxes. Wichita is not only loaded with family-friendly activities, many of the city’s most popular attractions are participating in the 2023 Sunflower Summer program, which allows all Kansas students along…
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There is a debate over which is the best part of riding a motorcycle. Some will say it’s the ride. The freedom and open air are therapeutic. Others find their joy in the destination, the places you visit and the people you share the experiences with make a motorcycle the only way to travel. The…
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See Kansas through a pioneer’s wide eyes by watching bison wander the prairie at viewing spots around the state. Here are some of our favorite spots to watch the herds roam. The party of bison hunters piles into covered wagons for a trek across the prairie. Today, they come armed only with cameras…
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As you drive along Kansas’ main west-east stretch, pull off at these nearby attractions to see the state through history’s rearview mirror. Photography by Zach Bauman PRAIRIE MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY COLBY Indoor and outdoor exhibits shed light on pioneer life. See the Cooper Barn (Kansas’…
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Extraordinary woodlands, sunny botanical gardens, and fragrant fields of flowers invite you down their paths for bouquets, inspiration, and show-stopping snaps. Photography by Aaron Patton BARTLETT ARBORETUM BELLE PLAINE Once a rarity on the treeless prairie, this woodland sanctuary flourishes a…
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