The Rosie Effect
More than eight decades after riveting B-29 bombers in Wichita, Connie Palacioz’s legacy still echoes in the skies—and in the…
Reasons We Love Kansas: Cemetery Art
Gravestones, statues, and sculptures across Kansas cemeteries reveal stories of devotion, artistry, and historical legacy. Across Kansas…
A Paper Moon Pilgrimage
Photography by Jessi Jacobs Celebrate 50 years of this classic Hollywood film by following the heroes’ route across Kansas or…
Floating Down the Kaw
Photography by Michael Pearce State programs, nonprofit groups and outdoor equipment suppliers have made it easy to explore and enjoy a…
Kansas Finest Honoree: Jonathan Adams
A carpenter by trade, Jonathan Adams is also a self-taught photographer who has recently turned to documenting the landscape and sights of…
The Rosie Effect
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More than eight decades after riveting B-29 bombers in Wichita, Connie Palacioz’s legacy still echoes in the skies—and in the spirit of a generation. Connie Palacioz has always been a hard worker. At…
A Daring Dreamer from Kansas: How Amelia Earhart Became an Aviation Legend
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How Amelia Earhart’s Kansas Childhood Shaped a World-Famous Pilot You’ve likely read the name Amelia Earhart in your history books. She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She…
Off the Beaten Path: Quirky Kansas Roadside Attractions Worth the Stop
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Photography by Doug Stremel From a giant toilet bowl in Lucas to graffiti-covered trucks and prairie oddities, these unforgettable Kansas pit stops turn road trips into stories. Road trips can lead…
Kansas Museum of History Reopens: New Galleries & New Stories
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After three years, the Kansas Museum of History is reopening with a reimagined visitor path, thematic galleries and fresh perspectives on beloved artifacts The Kansas Museum of History has reopened.
Historic Rails: Where to Experience Kansas Train Museums
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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…
Torren Thomas: Inside the Creative Mind of a Kansas Illustrator
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From superhero fan art to heartfelt portraits, Torren Thomas turns everyday subjects into extraordinary works. Torren Thomas is a caricature artist and illustrator—meaning his keen eye for detail…
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…
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…
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…
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…
