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Partial Solar Eclipse 2024 Viewing Events

It’s likely you’ve heard people gearing up, prepping, and getting excited for the once in a lifetime event happening April 8, 2024: the Total Solar Eclipse. The last total solar eclipse to cross North America was in 2017, and while Kansas may not be in the path of totality this time, that doesn’t…

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Craft Beer Odyssey of South Central, Kansas

Hey, fellow enthusiasts of the finer things in life! If there's one thing Kansans know how to do right, it's brewing a damn good beer. Now, picture this: a sun-kissed afternoon, golden wheat fields swaying in the breeze, and the delightful aroma of craft beer wafting through the air. That's right…

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Disc Golf in Kansas?

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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10 Places for a Quick Kansas Getaway

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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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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5 Kansas Indoor Winter Activities for Kids and Families

As the thermometer begins its brutal yearly nosedive, one thought starts to sound more and more appealing: Let’s all batten down the hatches and hibernate in our homes until spring comes to rescue us. Anyone with kids under their roof knows this is wishful thinking. Even when winter gets too cold…

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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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