Big Brutus

West Mineral

Things to do in West Mineral, Kansas

A former Cherokee County coal mining community, West Mineral is home to Big Brutus, one of the world’s largest electric shovels. The reclaimed strip pits that comprise the nearby Mined Land Wildlife Area bear additional testimony to the community’s mining history and provide terrific opportunities for camping, hunting, and fishing. West Mineral currently has a population of approximately 200.

On The Road & To The Stars: BIG Brutus

On The Road & To The Stars: Big Brutus

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Bijou Confectionary

This Southeast Kansas Town is Booming with Boutique-Style Lodgings and Shops

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Itineraries 5 months ago

Gypsum Hills Byway Winter

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Events 5 months ago

The Christmas Shoppe lights in Pittsburg

Christmas Lights Road Trip Through Southeast Kansas

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Attractions 9 months ago

Man enjoys a meal and a beer at Radius Brewing

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Attractions 9 months ago

Burlington Neosho River Drake Park

Things to do in Burlington, Kansas

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