WaKeeney shines brightest during the holidays, when its four-block downtown beams with lights, garlands and its centerpiece 35-foot-tall tree. The “Christmas City of the High Plains” cranks up the wattage the Saturday after Thanksgiving, but the festive spirit lingers beyond the season at North Pole…
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I recently was invited by Kansas Tourism to visit and explore parts of Western Kansas to learn more about all that Kansas has to offer RV travelers, campers, adventurers and road trippers. I have to say, I was quite surprised by the beauty, diversity and how much cool stuff there is to do in Western…
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Kansas intriguingly calls out to the curious, to the wide-eyed wanderers, to the dreamers, to the storytellers, and we are among them. Are you? Beckoned south, as if tapped on the shoulder by a wistful child, we packed our bags and set off for a Kansas road trip via the I-70. Of course, we had no…
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The only thing better than exploring the delightfully unexpected landscapes of Northwest Kansas is connecting with the people who surround them. Monument Rocks & Castle Rock, Little Jerusalem State Park, and Battle Canyon are all remote places with limited services, lodging, and food options…
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If I have learned anything about my travels through Northwest Kansas, it’s that you are never far away from an unexpected and hidden gem. Shiloh Vineyard & Winery is just that for the WaKeeney area. Like many attractions in the region, a few miles on gravel roads will lead you to some of the…
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It’s easy to turn a trek along Interstate 70 into a getaway packed with roadside adventure. Plan ahead for strategic stops at dozens of family-friendly attractions. Here are five favorites in the state’s northwest corner. Giant Outdoor Art - The Big Easel Goodland Go big or go home, right…
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