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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When it comes to hiking, Kansas should be on every outdoor lovers’ list. It’s the ideal place for day hikers or backpackers who want to cover some distance without the lung-busting thin air that comes with high-altitude treks, and the hundreds of miles of wilderness trails have a quiet peacefulness…
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Senator Bob Dole found strength in a modest Midwestern background to overcome devastating war wounds and become a towering figure in American politics. Dole was elected to the House of Representatives in 1960, where he served until he won a Senate seat in 1968. His Senate Republican colleagues…
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For fans of the CW show “Supernatural” the road so far has ventured quite a bit into the Sunflower State. And after 15 seasons, the Winchester brothers, of Lawrence, have hung up their machetes, put their salt into shakers instead of bulk canisters and pulled the jet black ’67 Chevy Impala into the…
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Updated in 2020 from a 2016 blog byShae Blevins Bison is a Kansas staple, and Kansas restaurants across the state are cooking up this lean red meat for signature burgers. Find a bison burger on the menu at these four restaurants -- from the simple to the extravagantly topped and from the locally-sourced to the newest recipes…
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Kansas’ role in the fight for freedom is well established. The Bleeding Kansas moniker accurately describes the era in the state’s history where pro-slavery and abolitionist activists clashed. This time in the state was a predictor of the Civil War, showing that the decision to abolish slavery…
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Celebrate National Pi Day with a Kansas slice of pie! Find a bakery near you, or make one of these…
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Kansas has some serious shops to celebrate. Not quite finished with holiday shopping? Explore unique…
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I-70 is a major east to west highway that runs through the entire state of Kansas. You will be…
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Kansas City provides a bustling home base for this journey stopping at an active military fort, a…
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