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…
Articles & Recipes
Talking Kansas
Michael King and Brad Smalley, of Wild West Podcast. Photo credit: Rachael Sebastian Kansas-themed podcasts share their deep dives…
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…
Beauty in Paper, Blooms and Glass
Wayasashi Studio From her home studio in Wichita, Tomiyo Tajiri creates stunning kimonos, origami art and accessories. Tajiri began studying her craft while growing up on Okinoerabujima, a small…
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.
A Great Bend Weekend
Outdoor enthusiasts and fans of interactive history should make this their travel destination Mother Nature beckons us to step outside…
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…
Holiday Trees on Display
(Note: Display will be limited this year (2020) for distancing requirements due to COVID-19) Believed to be the Midwest’s largest…
Pet Travel Tips Straight from Fred
The state’s official safety dog breaks down the essentials of traveling with your pet When preparing for a trip, whether solo or with…
Eight Great Agritourism Destinations
Kansans take pride in their land and in the hard work by generations of farmers to sustain it. Across the state, farms, wineries, ranches…
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…
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…
A Lavender Spring
Lavender’s sweet fragrance scents sachets, lotions, and cleaning products. Its oil soothes heartburn, heals insect bites, and reduces…
Battle of the Breakfast | Pancake Day in Liberal
The tradition of Liberal’s annual pancake celebration actually started across the Atlantic, in the town of Olney, England, over 500…
5 "Super" Tasty Dishes for Football Fans
KANSAS! magazine has your game day dishes covered. We've looked through our archived recipes and these tasty appetizers and snacks will…
Rotisserie Pork Loin Roast
Photography by Nick Krug Ingredients • 4-pound boneless pork loin roast • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed • 1…
Black Bean Corn Salad with Citrus Dressing
Photography by Nick Krug Ingredients • 1 can (15 ounces) black soybeans, drained and rinsed • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed…
Lavender Patch Farm’s Lavender Lemon Bars
Ingredients 2 cups white sugar 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds 1/2 cup softened butter 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil 2 1/4 cup all-purpose…
Puffed Pancake
Recipe from the kitchen of The Prairie Queen B&B in Leavenworth INGREDIENTS 4 large eggs 2 Tbs. sugar 1 cup milk ¼ tsp. Salt 1 cup…
Dawsons’ Cowboy Chunky Beef Stew
Recipe featured in Taste of Kansas: Chuckwagon Cooking Note: “This recipe will feed approximately 40 people,” Dawn says…
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…
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…
Kansas Women Trailblazers: Janelle Monáe
Many Kansas-born artists, musicians, actors, and other creative types came of age and into their careers in other states and countries…
Behind the Murals: Interview with Muralist Jennifer Bohlander
(Topeka mural artist, Jennifer Bohlander, stands with her "Art Elephants Take Over Topeka” located south side of Kaw River…
A Sunflower State Literary Pilgrimage: Visiting the Custers
A frequent contributor to KANSAS! magazine, Mary Gage has written extensively about the history and modern attractions of the state. When…
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…
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…
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…
Four Great Fall Trails
(Photo Location: Kanopolis State Park) With temperatures cooling and fall foliage colors reaching their peak, autumn is an excellent time to…
Summer Fishing in Kansas
Last year’s flooding was a nightmare for Kansas anglers, making many boat ramps and favorite fishing holes inaccessible for months…
Pueblo on the Prairie
What we know about one of the state’s most widely studied and important archaeological sites begins with hungry squirrels. According…
Summer Catfish: Catching the Most this Season
Summer is prime time for catching channel catfish in Kansas. The whiskered fish thrive in thousands of waters, angling techniques are…
Reasons We Love Kansas: Golfing
BUFFALO DUNES GOLF COURSE Garden City Ranked the top municipally owned golf course in Kansas by Golf Digest, Buffalo Dunes also earned…
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…
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…
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…
Behind the Murals: Interview with Muralist Jennifer Bohlander
(Topeka mural artist, Jennifer Bohlander, stands with her "Art Elephants Take Over Topeka” located south side of Kaw River…