From the Archives: A Slice of Rural Life
The Kansas Sampler Festival, the annual two-day gathering hosted by the Penner family on their farm near Inman, has grown beyond…
KANSAS articles & recipes
Eclectic Stays in Kansas
Photo by Nick Krug Enhance your weekend getaway experience If you’ve ever wished you could change your outlook on life by…
Military Forts in Kansas are more than Relics
Even before Kansas was admitted to the union, the United States military had recognized the importance of our central location…
Extended: A Day at the Lake
Get lost in a beautiful Kansas lake - a lake where families and outdoor enthusiasts hit the water by boat, paddle or reel. In the summer issue, we featured five lakes around Kansas you should explore…
KANSAS! Magazine
Every issue of KANSAS! tells a story through inspiring words and vibrant photography that captures the beauty and essence of our state. Features and photo essays highlight a variety of topics - from the people and communities to the food and cultures, as well as the striking scenery and beautiful landscapes that make Kansas a unique place to live and visit.
Eclectic Stays in Kansas
Photo by Nick Krug Enhance your weekend getaway experience If you’ve ever wished you could change your outlook on life by…
The Most Famous Cabins in Kansas
Little House on the Prairie Cabin Amidst the serene landscape, there are a few cabins that have gained fame and become iconic symbols of the…
Big Stuff in Kansas: Record Breaking Attractions
Dream big, Kansans. Go big or go home, for we are a vast land of sunsets and sunrises, rich farmland and rolling prairie. Our land is where…
Test Your Lumberjack skills with Axe-Throwing
Photography by David Mayes It’s a family outing, date-night fun, stress-reliever and more … even if you don’t always…
Seven Great Agritourism Destinations to Visit this Summer
Kansans take pride in their land and in the hard work of generations of farmers to sustain it. Across the state, farms, wineries, ranches…
Four Fruit-filled Desserts You'll want to Make this Summer
Looking for something sweet and refreshing to get you through this summer heat? Then you'll want to give these dessert dishes a try…
Wildcat Dining Star
Photography by David Mayes Kansas State University’s national reputation for tasty food in pleasant settings owes much to the work of…
The White Linen
Photography by Nick Krug Topeka restaurant owner brings fine-dining experience back to home state With a new locally inspired menu each…
Creating Legacy in Abilene
Photography by Jason Dailey Abilene’s new Legacy Kansas restaurant builds on century-old Kansas hospitality and ranching traditions…
Taste of Kansas: National Festival of Breads
If a baking event is begun by a group with the name “The Kansas Wheathearts,” then it has to be good. In 1990, this…
Cheese Roasted Potatoes
This recipe was featured in the Summer 1996 issue article on the Windmill Inn in Chapman. Originally owned by Deb and Tim Sanders, the…
Campfire Asparagus
This recipe was originally featured in the "Some Like It Hot" article by June McMaster in the summer issue of 1987. McMaster…
Fruit Filled Kolaches
Photography by David Mayes This recipe was featured in the story "Wildcat Dining Star." The first step is making sweet yeast…
Pot O' Sausage
This recipe, from Joshua Martin, was featured as part of Taste of Kansas: The Campfire featured in the spring 2012 issue. INGREDIENTS 10…
Jambalaya
Craving gumbo, red beans and rice, and other succulent flavors of Louisiana? Kansas may be a long way from the bayous, but we can still find…
A Paper Moon Pilgrimage
Photography by Jessi Jacobs Celebrate 50 years of this classic Hollywood film by following the heroes’ route across Kansas or…
Test Your Lumberjack skills with Axe-Throwing
Photography by David Mayes It’s a family outing, date-night fun, stress-reliever and more … even if you don’t always…
‘Part of the Legacy that Shapes Who We are’
Photography by Carter Gaskins Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Willmott talks about his life in Kansas, his approach to cinema and his…
Mid-Century Woodworking
Zack Schaffer exudes midwestern modesty. He ranches by day, running several hundred head of cattle, and refers to his furniture shop as a…
Street Art on Parade
Several Kansas communities boast their own unique versions of cows on Parade, the public art exhibit featuring fiberglass sculptures of cows…
Military Forts in Kansas are more than Relics
Even before Kansas was admitted to the union, the United States military had recognized the importance of our central location. Soldiers…
Discovering Lewis and Clark
Editor's note: This article was originally featured in the winter issue of 2003. Quotes and descriptions were pulled from journal…
The Most Famous Cabins in Kansas
Little House on the Prairie Cabin Amidst the serene landscape, there are a few cabins that have gained fame and become iconic symbols of the…
Chasing the Unbeatable
Photography by David Mayes Kansas athletes have achieved magnificent sporting records, and a few of them might just last forever … or…
How to get Started Exploring Your Family's History
Interested in your family's history and genealogy? These are the resources you should use. Ready to start learning about your ancestors…
Ode to Kansas Sunups and Sundowns
Ask any Kansan about our sunsets or sunrises and they are likely to begin waxing poetic. One case in point: artist Allan Chow of Kansas…
Why Kansas Has The Best Exotic Animal Experiences in the USA
SPONSORED CONTENT Ever dreamt of swimming with penguins? Well, there are only two places in the world you can do it: their native habitat on…
Hidden Hiking Gems: Three Lesser-Known Kansas Hikes
Exploring some of Kansas' less-traveled hiking trails For years, I have enjoyed hiking the Kansas outdoors. After being asked to create…
Hidden Hiking Gems: Lehigh Portland Trails
Photography by Jonathan Adams Lehigh Portland Trails Running alongside water and prairie vistas, wildlife, native grass, and wildflowers…
Hidden Hiking Gems: Big Basin Prairie Preserve
Photography by Cody Tracy Big Basin Prairie Preserve If you’ve been here, you know. If you haven’t, make it a priority. With…
Chasing the Unbeatable
Photography by David Mayes Kansas athletes have achieved magnificent sporting records, and a few of them might just last forever … or…
How to get Started Exploring Your Family's History
Interested in your family's history and genealogy? These are the resources you should use. Ready to start learning about your ancestors…
Wildcat Dining Star
Photography by David Mayes Kansas State University’s national reputation for tasty food in pleasant settings owes much to the work of…
A Paper Moon Pilgrimage
Photography by Jessi Jacobs Celebrate 50 years of this classic Hollywood film by following the heroes’ route across Kansas or…
Preserving Leavenworth's Historic Greenwood Cemetery
Photography by Kevin Anderson A historic Leavenworth cemetery is added to the National Register of Historic Places as preservation groups…
