Along and near the brick streets of downtown, 25 bronze plaques comprise the Historic Hays Walking Tour, giving a glimpse of local life and its characters (such as Gen. George Armstrong Custer) from the 1860s to the 1880s. The story continues at Fort Hays State Historic Site, where four original…
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Our specialty is the unconventional. Astonishing outdoor experiences that defy presumptions. Rock formations that tower over our skylines. Museums filled with wonder. Charming communities begging to be photographed. Things happen when adventure leads you off the beaten path. The beauty of exploring…
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Open skies are for exploring. The earth is for sustaining. The water is for refreshing. We use them all to their fullest. That’s how we live and who we are. Living aloft in the dreams that come by touching the sky, while digging deep into the bounty provided by the earth. Seek to uplift your heart…
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Quite possibly home to more disc golf baskets per capita than anywhere else on the planet, Emporia is a Utopia for fans of the sport. At Jones Park, pros play the Jones East and championship-level Supreme 18 courses, while Jones West caters to all skill levels. Peter Pan Park offers a challenging…
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Kansas has long been known as the “Breadbasket of the World.” The state’s rich agricultural heritage encompasses aspects as varied as Bernhard Warkentin’s fabled chest of Turkey Red hard winter wheat to the cutting-edge technology utilized by ranchers in the pristine Flint Hills. For a unique…
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Long before Gunsmoke fame, Dodge City defined the Old West, triggered by a stream of Santa Fe Trail voyagers. Boot Hill Museum transports visitors to that era, with interactive exhibits capturing the thunderous stampede of a buffalo herd and a virtual chat between Wyatt Earp and other legendary…
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To me, there’s nothing quite like admiring the artistry and craftsmanship of rural Kansas churches. As I gaze upon these structures, I can see the passion and detail that modern construction just can’t hold a candle to. The settlers that built these churches invested their time, money, and energy…
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Abandoned Kansas is teaming up with the Southeast Kansas Museums Alliance to bring you a whole summer of adventure! With 49 fun-filled museums to visit, there is something for everyone! Pick up a SEKMA Passport for FREE at any of the participating museums and start your adventure now. Don't forget…
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Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area includes the sites of extraordinary events that forever changed America. In the nineteenth century, the nation was focused on the Missouri-Kansas border, where peoples with different definitions of freedom collided, inciting and fueling a Civil War. The…
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Unforgettable farm-to-fork date nights on the prairie. Grape harvests that transform into your favorite beverages. In Kansas, experiences worth savoring are grown on the range. Feast on pretty surroundings, farm-sourced ingredients, and creative flair at a dinner rivaling that of any big-city…
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