Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:50:49 +0000 Find Your Perfect Kansas Byway, Then Embark on Your New Favorite Road Trip /blog/stories/post/find-your-perfect-kansas-byway-then-embark-on-your-new-favorite-road-trip/ /blog/stories/post/find-your-perfect-kansas-byway-then-embark-on-your-new-favorite-road-trip/#comments /blog/stories/post/find-your-perfect-kansas-byway-then-embark-on-your-new-favorite-road-trip/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A dozen (plus one) scenic and historic byways traverse Kansas—a year’s worth of monthly adventures in different parts of the state. Each of the routes (organized east to west) reveals fresh aspects of Kansas terrain, history, and culture. Where to start? Follow the flow chart below to find the byway

]]> Best Things to Do in Wichita This Spring - 2026 /blog/stories/post/best-things-to-do-in-wichita-this-spring-2026/ /blog/stories/post/best-things-to-do-in-wichita-this-spring-2026/#comments /blog/stories/post/best-things-to-do-in-wichita-this-spring-2026/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Spring in Wichita, Kansas, brings fresh energy, blooming gardens, and a full lineup of and . As temperatures warm up across the Sunflower State, Wichita comes alive with seasonal reopenings, exciting new attractions, and can’t-miss events.

Whether

]]> Visiting KC for the Summer? Escape the Crowds on this Serene Day Trip /blog/stories/post/visiting-kc-for-the-summer-escape-the-crowds-on-this-serene-day-trip/ /blog/stories/post/visiting-kc-for-the-summer-escape-the-crowds-on-this-serene-day-trip/#comments /blog/stories/post/visiting-kc-for-the-summer-escape-the-crowds-on-this-serene-day-trip/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Countless green spaces lie just beyond the shadow of stadiums and shopping malls across the Kansas City metro area. Get immersed in Sunflower State beauty, history and cuisine on this easy day trip.

Catch the morning light as you tread lightly beneath towering cottonwood and sycamore trees at

]]> 12 Kansas Off-Roading, Jeep, and ORV Trails /blog/stories/post/kansas-off-roading-jeep-and-orv-trails/ /blog/stories/post/kansas-off-roading-jeep-and-orv-trails/#comments /blog/stories/post/kansas-off-roading-jeep-and-orv-trails/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Kansas is known for its wide-open spaces, but trust us when we say our spaces aren't always flat. Ride along the roads less traveled in Kansas, and you’ll find that there’s some great terrain to put your ORV to use. Don’t believe us? See for yourself. Whether you’re gunning for a mud-slinging

]]> Where to See Tulips in Kansas /blog/stories/post/where-to-see-tulips-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/where-to-see-tulips-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/where-to-see-tulips-in-kansas/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Spring is the time when the world comes alive with vibrant colors and sweet scents. One of the most iconic spring flowers is the tulip, and Kansas is no stranger to this floral beauty. If you're looking to enjoy the beauty of tulips in full bloom, there's no better time than the spring tulip season

]]> Happy 100th, Route 66! Celebrate Along the 13-Mile Kansas Stretch of The Mother Road /blog/stories/post/happy-100th-route-66-celebrate-along-the-13-mile-kansas-stretch-of-the-mother-road/ /blog/stories/post/happy-100th-route-66-celebrate-along-the-13-mile-kansas-stretch-of-the-mother-road/#comments /blog/stories/post/happy-100th-route-66-celebrate-along-the-13-mile-kansas-stretch-of-the-mother-road/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0500

The nostalgia-packed Route 66 stretches from Illinois to California, but good luck finding more TPMs (treasures per mile) than the 13.2-mile portion that slices through Kansas. Plot your path to these eight landmarks, and choose from a trio of unique overnights with nods to the game-changing road.

]]> Why Chocolate Lovers Should Spend Valentine’s Day in Kansas /blog/stories/post/why-chocolate-lovers-should-spend-valentines-day-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/why-chocolate-lovers-should-spend-valentines-day-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/why-chocolate-lovers-should-spend-valentines-day-in-kansas/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0500

Chocolate and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand, but Kansas and chocolate? Surprisingly, yes! From an assortment of chocolatiers with shops to visit to imaginative chocolate-themed events and activities, Kansas makes a delicious and romantic Valentine’s destination for chocolate‑loving couples.

We

]]> Kansas By the Numbers: 30 Can’t-Miss Experiences /blog/stories/post/kansas-by-the-numbers-30-cant-miss-experiences/ /blog/stories/post/kansas-by-the-numbers-30-cant-miss-experiences/#comments /blog/stories/post/kansas-by-the-numbers-30-cant-miss-experiences/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0500

The stats don’t lie: Kansas is filled with impressive sights, heights, celebrations, and stunning landscapes. Here are 30 attractions and experiences that you’re likely to remember forever.

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miles equals one full lap around Kansas Speedway’s tri-oval track in Kansas City. Visit during racing

]]> 2026 Kansas Day Events /blog/stories/post/kansas-day-events/ /blog/stories/post/kansas-day-events/#comments /blog/stories/post/kansas-day-events/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500

We hope everyone had fun celebrating the 165th birthday of the State of Kansas! We will be back next year with yet another list of events for 2027!

]]> Visiting the 4 Corners of Kansas /blog/stories/post/visiting-the-4-corners-of-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/visiting-the-4-corners-of-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/visiting-the-4-corners-of-kansas/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500

Located at each of the 4 corners of Kansas is an attraction for visitors... really! If you manage to drive to the extreme ends of each region within Kansas, you'll be near some of the most interesting places you can find in the entire state. If you love nature and observing the contrasting

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