Civil War Commemorations
Kansas marks 160 years since the beginning of the deadly conflict One hundred and sixty years ago, the war between Northern and Southern…
Editor's Note: In Search of Elizabeth Polly
“Have you heard the story about...,” is usually how it all begins. A remarkable (often unbelievable) tale that’s passed…
Local Meads, Kansas Businesses offer mead varieties that sample the state's natural flavors
Carl and Julie Hinchey spent more than a decade creating mead at their home, enjoying the process, experimenting with new flavors, and…
Follow the Signs
Traveler viewing the Cimarron National Grassland from Point of Rocks In 1863, a 62-year-old Italian immigrant named Giovanni de Agostini (or…
High School in the Heartland
Topeka High School Colors: Black & Gold | Mascot: Trojans This year marks Topeka High School’s 150th anniversary and the 90th…
A Great Bend Weekend
Outdoor enthusiasts and fans of interactive history should make this their travel destination Mother Nature beckons us to step outside…
After Ad Astra: The Story of Ed Dwight Jr.
Photography by Mark Mangan When the government pulled the plug on Ed Dwight Jr.’s chance to become the nation’s first Black…
Taste of Kansas: A Different Oil Field
Photography by Bill Stephens RECIPE FEATURED WITH ARTICLE : Wright Sunflower Oil Tender Steak Marinade Sunflowers are more than a beautiful…
11 Epic Murals to Explore
Of all the two-dimensional art forms, perhaps none is as epic or accessible as the mural. Mural artists and experts Lora Jost and Dave…
Life in Living History at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm
ANDREA ETZEL (AE): Tell me about yourself, and how your journey lead you to Mahaffie? ALEXIS RADIL (AR): I was born in Nebraska and have…
