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…
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The remarkable journeys, groundbreaking films, and lasting legacy of Kansas explorers Martin and Osa Johnson Advances in technology have given us knowledge of places once remote and mysterious. But…
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Step Into Kansas’ Civil War Past at Mine Creek Battlefield and the John Brown Museum For Private James Dunlavy, October 25, 1864, would shape his life. Serving in 3rd Iowa Cavalry Regiment, Dunlavy…
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A rural art tradition thrives in towns and communities throughout Kansas Brightly painted geometric patterns mimicking stitched quilt blocks hang on barns and sheds throughout Kansas. These…
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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…
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Photography by Tanner Colvin Rex Buchanan, director emeritus of the Kansas Geological Survey, goes on a thoughtful exploration of the Pawnee Indian Museum State Historic Site in Republic At the end of…
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A look back at the illustrators who defined KANSAS! For eight decades, the pages of KANSAS! have painted a vivid portrait of our state, not only with words and photographs but also through brush and…
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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…
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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…
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Photography by Dave Mayes (Courtsey of Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau) The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad transports passengers to the golden age of rail travel with classic dining experiences…
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