Names you know. Names you should know. They saved and told the stories of Kansas, America, and the world. Memories from traveling across American pioneer country by covered wagon and growing up on a farm near Independence in 1869-70 inspired Laura Ingalls Wilder to write her original novel. The…
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Take your family on a road trip to experience the beautiful and magical, FREE light displays throughout Southeast Kansas. Some of these, likely in communities you've never heard of, are going to surprise you. Includes more than 20 displays featuring nearly 500,000 lights. There is a synched radio…
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After traveling the state of Kansas for the past few years, hitting up as many waterfalls as possible, I thought it was time to make a fun little Kansas waterfall list! This year, I’ve made it a point, with all the rain, to try and hit most of the ones I’ve yet to visit. I’m up to over 60 of nearly…
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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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The Lavender Patch Farm, Fort Scott Agritourism in Kansas It seems like every time I visit one of our agritourism businesses I always feel inspired to incorporate my recent farm learnings into the small farming and gardening operations on my own property. Leaving The Lavender Patch Farm in Fort…
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This open love letter is not of my usual nature and is my sauciest writing to date. Folks, I am in love with sweet, smokey and unbelievably tender, Kansas barbeque. I realize this love affair is shared with many, and rightfully so. Kansas is home to some off the best barbeque in the world…
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Come to the state’s southeast corner to get basic training in military history and sample the beauty…
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When you’re ready for dinner (or breakfast, or lunch), use this list to find your perfect meal in…
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Kansas links political, social, racial and cultural issues that continue to define and shape today’s…
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On Wednesday I drove an hour to Topeka from Manhattan, just as I had done every weekday for the…
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