Reasons We Love Kansas

Here’s Why Kansas Captures Our Hearts

What makes Kansas special? It’s the kind of place where sunsets stretch for miles, neighbors wave from their porches, and every backroad leads to a story worth telling. At KANSAS!, we’re always finding new reasons to fall in love with the Sunflower State—from its rich history and welcoming communities to its quirky roadside attractions, unforgettable food, and wide-open beauty.

This is where we gather all the articles that celebrate what makes Kansas, well… Kansas. Whether it’s the charm of a small-town café, the pride of a local festival, or the legacy of a Kansas-born trailblazer, these stories remind us why we call this place home—and why it continues to surprise and inspire.

Monthly Features

Food & Drink

Morning Light Kombucha

Photography by Nick Krug It’s about taking care of yourself and your community. Melinda Williamson (mshkoteni bodwewadmi/Prairie Band…

Latest Reasons We Love Kansas Articles

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Interactive displays and working engines offer a hands-on look at the state’s railroading past Ride historic trains, tour vintage cabooses, and experience model railroads at these hands-on train…

Reasons to Love Kansas

Scenic Back Roads of Kansas

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Where the Pavement Ends, the Adventure Begins: Kansas’ Most Breathtaking Off-the-Grid Drives CLARK COUNTY STATE FISHING LAKE DRIVE Minneola to Ashland Kansas offers countless back roads perfect for…

Nature & Outdoors

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…

History & Heritage

Walk the Orphan Train Statue Trail in Concordia

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Photography by Jason Dailey Pay tribute to the children of the Orphan Train Movement by walking the Statue Stroll in Concordia In 1924, 11-year-old Anna Fuchs feared she might not be adopted. She was…

Food & Drink

Creating the Next Generation of Beekeepers

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Photography by Justin Lister Working through his family farm, a Rogan Tokach hopes to reverse a statewide decline in honey production Rogan Tokach’s fascination with bees began when he observed a hive…

Reasons to Love Kansas

Reasons We Love Kansas: Cemetery Art

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Gravestones, statues, and sculptures across Kansas cemeteries reveal stories of devotion, artistry, and historical legacy. Across Kansas, cemeteries are home to more than headstones—they're open-air…