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…
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The Kansas Sampler Festival, the annual two-day gathering hosted by the Penner family on their farm near Inman, has grown beyond…
Photo by Nick Krug Enhance your weekend getaway experience If you’ve ever wished you could change your outlook on life by…
Even before Kansas was admitted to the union, the United States military had recognized the importance of our central location…
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…
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.
Photo by Nick Krug Enhance your weekend getaway experience If you’ve ever wished you could change your outlook on life by…
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…
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…
Photography by David Mayes It’s a family outing, date-night fun, stress-reliever and more … even if you don’t always…
Kansans take pride in their land and in the hard work of generations of farmers to sustain it. Across the state, farms, wineries, ranches…
Looking for something sweet and refreshing to get you through this summer heat? Then you'll want to give these dessert dishes a try…
Photography by David Mayes Kansas State University’s national reputation for tasty food in pleasant settings owes much to the work of…
Photography by Nick Krug Topeka restaurant owner brings fine-dining experience back to home state With a new locally inspired menu each…
Photography by Jason Dailey Abilene’s new Legacy Kansas restaurant builds on century-old Kansas hospitality and ranching traditions…
If a baking event is begun by a group with the name “The Kansas Wheathearts,” then it has to be good. In 1990, this…
This recipe was featured in the Summer 1996 issue article on the Windmill Inn in Chapman. Originally owned by Deb and Tim Sanders, the…
This recipe was originally featured in the "Some Like It Hot" article by June McMaster in the summer issue of 1987. McMaster…
Photography by David Mayes This recipe was featured in the story "Wildcat Dining Star." The first step is making sweet yeast…
This recipe, from Joshua Martin, was featured as part of Taste of Kansas: The Campfire featured in the spring 2012 issue. INGREDIENTS 10…
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…
Photography by Jessi Jacobs Celebrate 50 years of this classic Hollywood film by following the heroes’ route across Kansas or…
Photography by David Mayes It’s a family outing, date-night fun, stress-reliever and more … even if you don’t always…
Photography by Carter Gaskins Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Willmott talks about his life in Kansas, his approach to cinema and his…
Zack Schaffer exudes midwestern modesty. He ranches by day, running several hundred head of cattle, and refers to his furniture shop as a…
Several Kansas communities boast their own unique versions of cows on Parade, the public art exhibit featuring fiberglass sculptures of cows…
Even before Kansas was admitted to the union, the United States military had recognized the importance of our central location. Soldiers…
Editor's note: This article was originally featured in the winter issue of 2003. Quotes and descriptions were pulled from journal…
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…
Photography by David Mayes Kansas athletes have achieved magnificent sporting records, and a few of them might just last forever … or…
Interested in your family's history and genealogy? These are the resources you should use. Ready to start learning about your ancestors…
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…
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…
Exploring some of Kansas' less-traveled hiking trails For years, I have enjoyed hiking the Kansas outdoors. After being asked to create…
Photography by Jonathan Adams Lehigh Portland Trails Running alongside water and prairie vistas, wildlife, native grass, and wildflowers…
Photography by Cody Tracy Big Basin Prairie Preserve If you’ve been here, you know. If you haven’t, make it a priority. With…
Photography by David Mayes Kansas athletes have achieved magnificent sporting records, and a few of them might just last forever … or…
Interested in your family's history and genealogy? These are the resources you should use. Ready to start learning about your ancestors…
Photography by David Mayes Kansas State University’s national reputation for tasty food in pleasant settings owes much to the work of…
Photography by Jessi Jacobs Celebrate 50 years of this classic Hollywood film by following the heroes’ route across Kansas or…
Photography by Kevin Anderson A historic Leavenworth cemetery is added to the National Register of Historic Places as preservation groups…