Illustration: Torren Thomas An unlikely astronaut, a Kansas monkey named Miss Able, rocketed the U.S. into the space race in 1959. Her successful ride in a Jupiter nose cone paved the way for humans…
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Photography by Aaron Patton Airport restaurants offer meals with views, history, and elevated tastes Take off for Stearman Airfield Bar & Grill in Benton where your window seat offers a view of the…
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Photography Jason Dailey Explore space attractions boasting rich history, space travel and more Blast off to explore planets, rockets, and famous spacecraft at the state’s cosmic attraction, the…
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Illustration by Lana Grove Artifacts from Ark City digs challenge what previously has been known about Plains Native Americans After recent archaeological digs in Kansas, our understanding, and our…
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Elmer McCurdy wasn’t your typical outlaw—his life of crime was defined by failure, and his bizarre posthumous journey only added to the tragic comedy of his existence. In October 1911, the Leader, a…
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Escape from the routine with these unique retreats Escaping daily routines is essential for many people, particularly during the sweltering summer months. Across urban and rural towns in Kansas…
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Nat Love, or Deadwood Dick, is one of the most famous cowboys who rode the Western Cattle Trail. His autobiography tells of growing up enslaved on a plantation in Davidson County, Tennessee. He left…
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150 years ago, Texas cowboys began driving cattle herds along the newly established Western Cattle Trail and transformed Dodge City with their business, celebrations, and wild ways This year marks…
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Towns across Kansas will celebrate a Bavarian tradition of beer, food, music, and family fun Prosit! to stein hoists, Bavarian bier, and schnitzel at Oktoberfests this fall in several Kansas towns…
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Kate Doane Earle Riggs Bushwhacker Beater Kate Doane Earle was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on December 29, 1836. As a young woman, she taught school before moving to Lawrence and marrying…
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