8 Urban Kansas Neighborhoods to Know or See
Photography: The Bricks in Hays, Kansas Planeview, Wichita Planeview was among several communities hastily built across the United States during World War II as temporary housing for some 20,000…
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After Ad Astra: Ed Dwight Jr.'s Story
When the government pulled the plug on Ed Dwight Jr.’s chance to become the nation’s first Black astronaut, the talented Kansas native refocused his life into becoming a barbecue entrepreneur, a…
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Two Hundred Years of the Santa Fe Trail
A vital land trail receives recognition and a reappraisal of its role in American history and in shaping the future of Kansas Illustrations by Doug Holdread, courtesy of the Santa Fe Trail Association…
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From the Archives: Luther's Smokehouse
Photography by Joanne M. Sheehan Published in the Winter issue of 1996 – this is the complete article with light editing. Head to LeRoy for beef jerky that will take you to the ends of the earth…
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Where to stock up on Kansas Jerky
Photography: Dave Leiker Drawing on fresh, local supplies and a heritage of meat production, small Kansas businesses produce some of the nation’s best jerky Rich in protein, low in calories…
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Almond Cake with Strawberries & Cream
This recipe comes from the kitchen of Marie Fiebach, featured in issue No. 2 of 2021. Fiebach had a podcast "Feed Your Family Tonight." While the podcast is no longer active, you can hear past…
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Biking Kansas with Jonathan Groene
Photography provided by Kansas Tourism Jonathan Groene is an experienced bike-packer who has biked the Continental Divide. He also savors adventures closer to his home, such as biking the width of…
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Paddling Kansas with Blair Sutton
Photography by Kansas Tourism Blair Sutton loves all sorts of outdoor adventure, including kayaking the lakes and rivers of Kansas. It’s a sport that benefits from repeat, year-round trips along…
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Hiking Kansas with Stephen Garlow
Photography from Kansas Tourism, at Kanopolis State Park Stephen Garlow is a lifelong outdoors person and an avid hiker. “I’ve never had any trouble finding a place to hike,” he says of the network…
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From the Archives: Monarch of the Plains
Photography by Andrea Etzel & Lorraine Jackson (black and white images) From the archives, this story was originally published in the summer of 1967. Some pieces of this article have been edited…
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