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Katy Ibsen
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Katy Ibsen

Katy Ibsen is a writer and editor living in Lawrence. When she's not blogging, writing or serving her community, she's  embarking on the outdoor life among Kansas' picturesque landscape. 

The Wine Staycation

Not far from the Kansas City Metro area, nestled in the southeastern part of the state is the Somerset Wine Trail of Miami County, Kansas. Often recognized for its orchards and popular cider attractions, a new show is hitting the area with a pop of the cork![[endteaser]] My friend Carrie…

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Gliding with the Disc Golf Championships

As I pull up to the Emporia Country Club, music is pumping, discs are flying and the baskets are ringing. There are no golf clubs in sight, no silent sighs among the crowd nor anyone shouting, "fore!" Instead the spectators are excited, cheering loud for their favorite players and following…

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Kansas Rocks

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. [[endteaser]] As the…

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Camping in Cimarron National Grassland

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…

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Off Roading in the Sand Hills

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 Dunes play host to off-roading enthusiasts who bring their ATVs, dune buggies and 4-wheel drive, roll…

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