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Scenic Back Roads of Kansas

Where the Pavement Ends, the Adventure Begins: Kansas’ Most Breathtaking Off-the-Grid Drives CLARK COUNTY STATE FISHING…

Arts & Entertainment

Historic Opera Houses of Kansas

Raised across the state as edifices of high culture (at least in name), opera houses are now being restored and revisited for community events and performances In the late 1800s, railroad lines were…

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.

Sunflowers at night

Travel

Reasons to Love Kansas

Scenic Back Roads of Kansas

Where the Pavement Ends, the Adventure Begins: Kansas’ Most Breathtaking Off-the-Grid Drives CLARK COUNTY STATE FISHING LAKE DRIVE…

History & Heritage

The Land Speaks: Pawnee Indian Museum

Photography by Tanner Colvin Rex Buchanan, director emeritus of the Kansas Geological Survey, goes on a thoughtful exploration of the Pawnee…

Nature & Outdoors

Wildflower Walks in the Flint Hills

Photography by Amy Meng Treks through the Flint Hills let visitors reconnect with nature Without a doubt, the best artist in Kansas is…

Arts & Entertainment

Now Entering: 'Dimemsion G' aka Geneseo

Illustration by Torren Thomas Geneseo hosts an interplanetary party For three years, Geneseo has hosted the Kansas UFO Day Festival, a…

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Victorian Tea Parties in Kansas

Photography Jason Dailey Victorian-era afternoon tea times set in charming locations throughout Kansas The Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm…

Food & Drink

Where the Wild Things Flourish

Photography by Amy Meng A class offered through Manhattan’s UFM Community Learning Center teaches students the basics of foraging for…

Recipes

Breakfast

Spinach & Nettle Quiche

Photography by Amy Meng This isn’t your average quiche. Developed by Sue Maes, long-time instructor of the Edible Native Plants class…

Main Dishes

Chicken Stuffing Bake

In addition to recreating historic menus, Lucinda’s Katering serves up comfort fare inspired by classic railroad dining. This Chicken…

Baking

Katy's Peach Cobbler

This beloved cobbler was once served aboard the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, affectionately known as “The Katy.” Originally…

Main Dishes

Wild Mushroom & Spinach Strudel

This elegant Wild Mushroom & Spinach Strudel recipe came from the Governor's Meeting House in Shawnee. It was featured in the…

Arts & Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment

Now Entering: 'Dimemsion G' aka Geneseo

Illustration by Torren Thomas Geneseo hosts an interplanetary party For three years, Geneseo has hosted the Kansas UFO Day Festival, a…

Arts & Entertainment

Tour de Art: Kansas Grassroots & Folkart

Discover mechanical marvels and whimsical creatures in this Midwestern capital for folkart Kansas has long been a surprising haven for…

Arts & Entertainment

A Luminous Debut: Museum of Art + Light

The Museum of Art + Light in Manhattan opens to redefine possibilities for a modern galleries Manhattan, Kansas, The Little Apple, has…

History & Heritage

History & Heritage

The Land Speaks: Pawnee Indian Museum

Photography by Tanner Colvin Rex Buchanan, director emeritus of the Kansas Geological Survey, goes on a thoughtful exploration of the Pawnee…

Reasons to Love Kansas

Reasons We Love Kansas: Cemetery Art

Gravestones, statues, and sculptures across Kansas cemeteries reveal stories of devotion, artistry, and historical legacy. Across Kansas…

Food & Drink

Dinner Trains Embrace Kansas History

Photography by Dave Mayes (Courtsey of Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau) The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad transports…

Nature & Outdoors

Nature & Outdoors

Spawn to Be Wild: Crappie Fishing

With the right gear and techniques, you can catch Kansas’ best-tasting fish during the spring spawn Kansas’ fertile waters…

Nature & Outdoors

Flight of the Monarchs

As monarch butterflies migrate through the United States, the Monarch Watch research program teaches Kansans how to conserve their declining…

Nature & Outdoors

Wildflower Walks in the Flint Hills

Photography by Amy Meng Treks through the Flint Hills let visitors reconnect with nature Without a doubt, the best artist in Kansas is…

Nature & Outdoors

Kansas' River Adventures

Photo Credit: David Mayes Adventure awaits in the untamed beauty of Kansas' three navigable rivers: the Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri…

Reasons We Love Kansas

Reasons to Love Kansas

Scenic Back Roads of Kansas

Where the Pavement Ends, the Adventure Begins: Kansas’ Most Breathtaking Off-the-Grid Drives CLARK COUNTY STATE FISHING LAKE DRIVE…

Nature & Outdoors

Flight of the Monarchs

As monarch butterflies migrate through the United States, the Monarch Watch research program teaches Kansans how to conserve their declining…

Reasons to Love Kansas

Reasons We Love Kansas: Cemetery Art

Gravestones, statues, and sculptures across Kansas cemeteries reveal stories of devotion, artistry, and historical legacy. Across Kansas…