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10 Places for a Quick Kansas Getaway

As spring approaches, the weather is warmer, skies are sunnier and more people are planning speedy retreats. 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…

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Painting The Towns

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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Kansas Stars: Our State’s Contributions to Space Science

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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18 Family-Friendly Adventures

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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Fly High, Dive Deep in Hutchinson

Two days spent orbiting Hutchinson takes you below ground, to the other side of the globe and into space. 1. Strataca Explore a salt mine dating to the discovery of deposits near Hutchinson in the 1800s. Ride down a 650-foot mine shaft, explore the museum gallery and take a guided tour. Find other…

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