The Kansas motto Ad Astra Per Aspera (to the stars through difficulties) aptly describes the trajectory Black Kansans have followed over centuries of oppression and hardship. As the Kansas Territory was being settled in the 1850s, a deeply unsettling era known as Bleeding Kansas began. Proslavery…
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To celebrate Kansas’ groundbreaking entry into the Union, we chose to feature groundbreaking Kansans. While Tourism’s job is to promote the places and attractions that are unique to Kansas, it is the people that make the state special. Adrianna Franch Goalkeeper - KC Current Salina Adrianna Franch…
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I may look like an adult, but I do in fact jump for joy any chance I get to see anything dinosaur related. Which makes me a cool mom in the eyes of my children #momwin. When we decided to make Sternberg Museum of Natural History our first episode for Good Day Kansas, To The Stars Series, I got some…
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Hutchinson-based mural artist creates public art across the country Driving through Kansas small towns, it’s easy to predict a few common features nestled along the main street. A grain elevator. Subway restaurant. Gas station of some kind. Bare brick, concrete, or vinyl-sided walls. Hutchinson…
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Things can get rocky in northwest Kansas, where the chalky pillars and craggy canyons of Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park, Arikaree Breaks and Monument Rocks interrupt the panoramas of plains. Set out from the college town of Hays and its bustling downtown. Just off Interstate-70, Hays forms the…
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22 Ways to Explore the Sunflower State in 2022 You'll fall in love with the charm of Kansas' small towns! Here's a few ideas to get you started, but make sure to explore our cities page to find more great communities! Who doesn't love a good party? These Kansas attractions and communities are…
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Retrace the drama of freedom’s struggles and triumphs in the Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area. Spread across 29 Kansas counties (and 12 in our neighboring state to the east), more than 200 museums and heritage sites highlight their roles in the Kansas-Missouri Border War and the shaping of…
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Is your family ready for a getaway? We get it, we've been there! Central Kansas is an affordable destination filled with family-friendly attractions that not only look great on Insta... They are a ton of fun in the moment, too! But don't just take our word for it... Meet Alli and Bobby, aka The…
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Looking for a taste of luxury? We say "TREAT YO SELF!" But if you've got a desire for luxe with a budget in mind, we've got some ideas for you, too. Let's take a look into some of our favorite luxe Kansas destinations, from hotels and B&Bs to dining and more. Luxury Hotels in Kansas Ambassador…
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Everyone wants that picture-perfect photo op, whether it is for your Instagram feed or your family photo album. We're going to let you in on a little secret.... Kansas is actually a photogenic place! Some of Kansas' most scenic areas are found in Western Kansas, and we sent the 'Travel Couple' Scott…
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