10 Activities to Experience at Kansas' State Parks
10 Activities to Enjoy at a Kansas State Park Kansas' 26 state parks are natural gems, and each offers their own unique blend of fun…
Native Grasses in Kansas
Save money and the planet with these backyard grasses The subtle beauty of dusk is one of the best times to appreciate the sights and sounds…
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…
The Return of the Bison: How Kansans are Restoring Its Native Prairie
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Inside the refuges and ranches that are helping bison reclaim their native ground Millions of bison once shaped the Kansas prairie. As a keystone species—a species on which other species in an…
Living on the Edge: Kansas Weather Stories Through Time
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Calm one minute, furious the next, Kansas’ extreme weather proves its unpredictability is its only constant As surely as Kansas weather has shaped our lands, it has also shaped who we are as…
Kansas in Bloom: Arboretums & Garden Attractions Worth Visiting
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Where to See the Botanical Gardens, Arboretums, and Native Plant Landscapes in Kansas The beauty and diversity of the Kansas landscape can sometimes become lost in the clutter of daily life. So it…
Lake Kanopolis: A Top-Ranked Kansas State Park
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Believe the hype—Lake Kanopolis receives much-deserved national attention Lake Kanopolis, just minutes away from hyper-busy Interstates 70 and 35, has been getting some national love lately. In…
HorseThief Reservoir: Kansas Yurt Camping & Outdoor Adventures
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It’s no surprise motorists often slow as they top a small rise off Highway 156 between Jetmore and Garden City. Before them appears a sight so stunning that many might think it a mirage. Seemingly out…
Stargazing in Kansas: Where the Night Sky Comes Alive
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These stargazing experiences offer breathtaking views of the Kansas night sky When Matt and Laura Cunningham moved out of the suburbs, the couple quickly discovered the vantage point of their new…
Under the Stars
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Photography by Doug Stremel Kansas’ brilliant night sky is the stuff of dreamers and visionaries Although the weather was dreary and soggy when Horace Greeley, the editor of the New York Tribune…
Spawn to Be Wild: Crappie Fishing
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With the right gear and techniques, you can catch Kansas’ best-tasting fish during the spring spawn Kansas’ fertile waters provide excellent fishing year-round, but there’s no better time to fish…
Flight of the Monarchs
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As monarch butterflies migrate through the United States, the Monarch Watch research program teaches Kansans how to conserve their declining populations Kristen Baum, professor of ecology and…
Wildflower Walks in the Flint Hills
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Photography by Amy Meng Treks through the Flint Hills let visitors reconnect with nature Without a doubt, the best artist in Kansas is Mother Nature. Her palette is bright and bold with eye-popping…
