So you say you enjoy walking/hiking in the great outdoors? Perhaps you enjoy doing some things by yourself and unwinding or sometimes you like socializing with friends, both new and old. It sounds like you’re a great candidate to enjoy the sport of Disc Golf (Frisbee Golf). Go ahead, combine your…
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History of Irish Immigration to Kansas Kansas' history is full of Irish roots, with many communities across the state having significant ties back to their Irish heritage. The Irish Potato Famine of the late 1840s wreaked havoc on the island and motivated numerous Irish citizens to seek new…
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It was only fitting we start our 2023 season of “ To The Stars” with Good Day Kansas at an attraction that literally takes you above and beyond your wildest space dreams. Rated in the top 10% of attractions worldwide by Trip Advisor, the Cosmosphere International Science Center & Space Museum…
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Ready to grab your kiddos and hit the road? Below is a list of 10 family-friendly Kansas destinations: Kansas City Metro Kansas City Metro is a great spare-of-the-moment vacation. Throw some overnight bags in the car and enjoy a stay at Great Wolf Lodge, Kansas City’s premiere indoor waterpark…
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Hutchinson-based mural artist creates public art across the country Driving through Kansas small towns, it’s easy to predict a few common features nestled along the main street. A grain elevator. Subway restaurant. Gas station of some kind. Bare brick, concrete, or vinyl-sided walls. Hutchinson…
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Did you know Kansas is home to many who have contributed to space exploration? These “Kansas Stars” are integral to our understanding of the Solar System and their curiosity blossomed under the Kansas skies. Their stories serve as inspiration and encouragement for those who dream of exploring space…
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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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Ad astra per aspera. We’re going to have a tough few weeks in Kansas as students finish out their school year remotely and people maintain social distancing. But social distancing doesn’t mean that you can’t explore together! We’ve assembled some great Kansas resources for you and your family, from…
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As the thermometer begins its brutal yearly nosedive, one thought starts to sound more and more…
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Kansas’ prime spots for family playdates include zoos, sports venues, museums and water parks. You can even travel through time, air and outer space. ANIMALS GO WILD They’re baaack! Dinosaurs roamed prehistoric Kansas, and now they’ve returned to the scene, thanks to Field Station: Dinosaurs, new in…
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