Some museums are fun, some are educational. The National Orphan Train Complex was, for me, fun…
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Our 2 ½-year-old grandson’s first fishing trip went perfectly, Everett caught fish and was smiling…
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Kansas’ prime spots for family playdates include zoos, sports venues, museums and water parks. You can even travel through time, air and outer space. ANIMALS GO WILD They’re baaack! Dinosaurs roamed prehistoric Kansas, and now they’ve returned to the scene, thanks to Field Station: Dinosaurs, new in…
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Lucas and its neighbors brim with fanciful art. Tour a sculpture garden world-famous for its weirdness, and make a pit stop at one of the artsiest public restrooms ever. LUCAS This farm community of about 400 was designated the Grassroots Art Capital of Kansas. And why not? The world’s largest…
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Born and raised on the far east corner of my home state of Kansas, I grew up knowing little about…
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With a riverfront museum district and the beautifully restored Old Town neighborhood, it’s easy to turn a Wichita weekend into a getaway packed with new discoveries. Park the car and explore Wichita’s compact Old Town—and beyond—on foot. Stroll more than 30 theme gardens at Botanica or follow the…
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Two days spent orbiting Hutchinson takes you below ground, to the other side of the globe and into space. 1. Strataca Explore a salt mine dating to the discovery of deposits near Hutchinson in the 1800s. Ride down a 650-foot mine shaft, explore the museum gallery and take a guided tour. Find other…
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New Years Travel Resolutions We all make resolutions for the new year. And some of them, we actually…
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It’s easy to turn a trek along Interstate 70 into a getaway packed with roadside adventure. Plan ahead for strategic stops at dozens of family-friendly attractions. Here are five favorites in the state’s northwest corner. Giant Outdoor Art - The Big Easel Goodland Go big or go home, right…
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Witness history and beauty as you roll through the landmarks and landscapes of the Flint Hills…
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