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Exploring the Cat Cafes of Kansas

Calling all cat lovers to Kansas for the ultimate feline-friendly road trip! Over the past few years, cat cafes have been opening up across Kansas, and animal lovers of all types absolutely love them. This relatively new development has gained traction quickly, and now, many aspiring entrepreneurs…

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9 of the Best Hikes In Kansas

When it comes to hiking, Kansas should be on every outdoor lover’s 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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Things to do this Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend is coming up! This is one of the best weekends to travel around the state! The weather in Kansas during late May can be some of the nicest (or stormiest) times of the year! While we attract many avid storm-chasers to the area, I wouldn't recommend risking it unless you know what…

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Supernatural Road Trip in Kansas

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…

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Olde Road Chronicles: Adventures of the KS MVC

Another week, another adventure for the Mobile Visitor Center! We kicked things off at the "mothership"—the Curtis Building in Topeka—where we restocked, swapped stories, and set out on the next leg of our journey. First Stop: Kansas State Parks! Our trek continued with a scenic stop at Kaw River…

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Have the Friend Getaway of Your Dreams in Lawrence

In Lawrence, it feels as though all roads lead to Mass Street ... and for good reason. The main drag through downtown brings University of Kansas students and locals together for creative sipping, dining and shopping. Free State Brewing Company is a Mass Street legend, having become the first legal…

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Top 10 Kansas items to put on your shopping list

Are you not quite finished with holiday shopping? Kansas has some serious shops to celebrate. Explore unique Kansas gifts and charming stories – in person or online. Give someone you love something special from Kansas. The Wheat State Wine Company began in 2008 when they planted their first vines on…

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Let’s Have a Parade!

Those words kick off a Lawrence holiday tradition, the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade, held the first Saturday in December at 11 A.M. This year, on December 2, 2023, it will be for the 30th time. If you love horses, holidays, and history, you’ll love the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas…

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