If I have learned anything about my travels through Northwest Kansas, it’s that you are never far away from an unexpected and hidden gem. Shiloh Vineyard & Winery is just that for the WaKeeney area. Like many attractions in the region, a few miles on gravel roads will lead you to some of the…
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Studies continue to show that travelers are consciously selecting travel destinations based on sustainable tourism efforts. This is especially true amongst younger generations, who tend to prioritize travel around locations that are doing their part to create sustainable tourism opportunities. We’ve…
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What’s special about Kansas’ largest city? Read the latest Wichita accolades Wichita, the Heart of the Country, is featured in hundreds of articles each year, showcasing the largest city in Kansas’ allure as a leisure travel destination as well as a great place to hold a reunion, meeting, or other…
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Earlier this fall, I decided to take a weekend getaway to see the scenic landscapes of Northwest Kansas. The inspiration to finally visit this region came from joining the team at Kansas Tourism back in March of 2022. I soon was spending hours every week awing at the photography of some of our most…
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Flyover country? Hardly. This corner of the state will inspire you to take flight with its rich aviation history linked to Amelia Earhart, who was born just steps from the banks of the Missouri River in Atchison. Visit her birthplace and a statue of the aviatrix in the International Forest of…
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Prepare to be wowed by the landscapes and legends of this region. The Flint Hills—the world’s largest remaining prairie ecosystem—and the Chautauqua Hills prove Kansas is far from pancake-flat. Former rail beds have been transformed into the Prairie Spirit and Southwind rail-trails for bikers and…
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I came to visit friends, stayed for the sunsets, and am coming back for the experiences. When I first made my way to Kansas, I was coming from Montana (Big Sky Country). And no offense to Montana, but there isn’t a bigger sky to behold than that of the Kansas plains. We went straight to Garden…
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Along with ideal growing conditions for wheat and sunflowers, Kansas provides fertile soil for sports legends. Several storied teams, coaches and venues at the pro and college levels are rooted here. In 2022, Sporting KC marks its 27th year in Major League Soccer, of which the club is a charter…
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Who doesn’t love a good story? The North Central region of Kansas introduces inspiring characters like former President Dwight D. Eisenhower (who loved reading history books as a boy in Abilene), “Home on the Range” poet Dr. Brewster Higley, and S.P. Dinsmoor, whose quirky cement sculptures…
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You can earn a master’s degree in Kansas culture by exploring this region’s wide and impressive range of rural and urban experiences. Go on field trips to natural habitats for up-close studies in biology and zoology. Take multiple-choice taste tests in gastronomy and mixology. Learn about avian…
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