Kayak fishing may be the best thing to hit Kansas angling since the invention of push-button reels. They’re fun to float, affordable, easy to transport, and can greatly increase catch rates. Picking A Kayak They come in all sizes, colors, and styles. Prices range from less than $100 to over $5,000…
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A Landmark Celebration at Lawrence’s Dole Institute of Politics, Summer 2023: Twenty years ago, July 22, the Dole Institute of Politics became the state’s newest landmark. Thousands gathered on the University of Kansas’ West Campus to honor the public service and bipartisan legacy of Russell, Kansas…
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Just outside Junction City sits one of Kansas’ best-kept secret getaways, Acorns Resort. The only lakeside resort in Kansas, Acorns is the perfect basecamp for all the adventures Milord Lake offers. With over 160 miles of shoreline, Milord is the largest lake in Kansas with plenty to keep you busy…
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A perfect summer evening under the stars in the heart of the Flint Hills, with a drink in hand and tastings of Kansas products in the other: Welcome to the first Flint Hills Feast! Join hosts Arturo & Wrenn Pacheco of Pacheco Beef and Lauren Grier of The Curious Plate for an unforgettable evening of…
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Explore canyons, badlands, mesas, and buttes on this perspective-shifting tour through the wild Kansas West. Land And Sky Scenic Byway 88 Miles Towns | St. Francis, Goodland, Sharon Springs Canyons blanketed with rare plant species contrast with the plains on this agriculture-theme byway…
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Get glimpses of a time when grasslands covered much of Kansas—and the continent "The unspoiled, nearly treeless expanses of the Flint Hills represent a natural beauty not found anywhere else." Photography by Blaine Moats Things To Do Feel the wind in your face and watch smoke from a prairie fire…
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As you drive along Kansas’ main west-east stretch, pull off at these nearby attractions to see the state through history’s rearview mirror. Photography by Zach Bauman PRAIRIE MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY COLBY Indoor and outdoor exhibits shed light on pioneer life. See the Cooper Barn (Kansas’…
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Extraordinary woodlands, sunny botanical gardens, and fragrant fields of flowers invite you down their paths for bouquets, inspiration, and show-stopping snaps. Photography by Aaron Patton BARTLETT ARBORETUM BELLE PLAINE Once a rarity on the treeless prairie, this woodland sanctuary flourishes a…
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Pack the camera (and good hiking shoes) to capture sand dunes, sandstone cliffs and pristine waters. Photography by Aaron Patton NORTH CENTRAL ROCKY SHORES Have a field day exploring the sandstone cliffs, jagged shores, and mushroom-shaped rocks at parks strewn across the region. The going gets…
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The newly opened Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Atchison celebrates the life and accomplishments of Amelia Earhart, pioneer aviator and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Amelia is one of Kansas’ most influential leaders and adored throughout generations. It’s only right that…
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