Nature & Outdoors

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(Photo Location: Kanopolis State Park) With temperatures cooling and fall foliage colors reaching their peak, autumn is an excellent time to hike or cycle any of Kansas’ 4,000-plus miles of trails.

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Last year’s flooding was a nightmare for Kansas anglers, making many boat ramps and favorite fishing holes inaccessible for months. Yet that same high water created plenty of shelter and favorable…

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What we know about one of the state’s most widely studied and important archaeological sites begins with hungry squirrels. According to stories passed down in Scott County and retold by Dennie…

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Summer is prime time for catching channel catfish in Kansas. The whiskered fish thrive in thousands of waters, angling techniques are simple, and state wildlife officials are working to up anglers…

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BUFFALO DUNES GOLF COURSE Garden City Ranked the top municipally owned golf course in Kansas by Golf Digest, Buffalo Dunes also earned accolades from Golf, Golfweek and Travel & Leisure magazines…

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Birders and tourists from around the world come to Kansas each spring to view the spectacular spring breeding ground dances of the state’s prairie chickens. It’s worth the early rise and short trek to…

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If you're looking for a refreshing and memorable way to welcome in the New Year, we recommend a First Day Hike (Jan 1st) at one of Kansas' State Parks. Every year state parks invite visitors to…

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SEEKING AN INEXPENSIVE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY? Look no further than an exciting trail experience in southeast Kansas. The Flint Hills Trail State Park navigates travelers over a…

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When I think of springtime in Kansas, the images that come to mind are thunderstorms, warming weather, and the awakening of our flora and fauna. An annual event, however, that we in the Midwest…

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Did you catch the winter blahs? Here are a few ways to get off the sofa and head outdoors for some fun and fitness. Right out your window are colorful jewels just waiting to be discovered. It might be…