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Flint Hills Forays

Get glimpses of a time when grasslands covered much of Kansas—and the continent "The unspoiled, nearly treeless expanses of the Flint Hills represent a natural beauty not found anywhere else." Photography by Blaine Moats Things To Do Feel the wind in your face and watch smoke from a prairie fire…

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4 Day Kansas Road Trip Itinerary

It has always been my goal to travel to new places and share those experiences with my kids. Our first time in the Midwest, we decided to visit the beautiful state of Kansas! Kansas is truly underrated, and there is so much to see and explore. We took a 4-day road trip through the state, starting in…

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10 Reasons Why Kansas is a Great Place for Outdoor Lovers

Feature The Switchgrass Epic Mountain Bike Trail at Wilson State Park is a favorite of riders in the Midwest. Doug Stremel/Kansas Tourism Kansas is well-known for a couple things: sunflowers, sunsets and the Wizard of Oz. But did you know the warm summers and mild winters also make it possible…

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Call of the Wild

Bring your binoculars and hiking shoes to spot migrating birds, bison and prairie chickens that make Kansas their home. Come Fly with Me The low angle of the morning sun silhouettes a striking array of birds while casting a bronze patina on the waters of Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area (9 miles…

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Catching a glimpse at the Kansas Birding Festival

I’ve never been birding in Kansas but it’s safe to say I’d be selling my experience as a Kansan short if I didn’t. Our state can be one of the most opportunistic places to see rare species of birds due to their migration patterns. Which brings us to the upcoming Kansas Birding Festival (April…

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