Scenic Back Roads of Kansas
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…
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The Land Speaks: Pawnee Indian Museum
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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Walk the Orphan Train Statue Trail in Concordia
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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Wildflower Walks in the Flint Hills
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…
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Now Entering: 'Dimemsion G' aka Geneseo
Illustration by Torren Thomas Geneseo hosts an interplanetary party For three years, Geneseo has hosted the Kansas UFO Day Festival, a celebration that draws on the area’s legends and historic…
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Big, Bold & Beautiful: Murals Across Kansas
Kansas is home to nearly 500 vibrant murals that turn public spaces into powerful works of art. From rural silos to downtown walls, these large-scale creations celebrate local history, creativity…
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Tour de Art: Kansas Grassroots & Folkart
Discover mechanical marvels and whimsical creatures in this Midwestern capital for folkart Kansas has long been a surprising haven for visionary folk artists who transform everyday materials into…
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Dinner Trains Embrace Kansas History
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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Wild, Wild West: Travel the Gunsmoke Trail
For a taste of frontier life, follow this road trip through four Kansas cities featured in the iconic TV show Gunsmoke The camera pushes into a close-up of Matt Dillon, the gruff but honorable marshal…
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150 Years of the Kansas State Historical Society: Preserving Kansas’ Legacy
Photography by Nick Krug A Century and a Half of Kansas History: The Story of Kansas State Historical Society This year marks a monumental milestone for the Kansas State Historical Society (KSHS)—its…
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