Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:35:09 +0000 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

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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.

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Visiting Aviation Museums in Kansas /blog/stories/post/visiting-aviation-museums-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/visiting-aviation-museums-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/visiting-aviation-museums-in-kansas/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0500

The Kansas Aviation Museum, located in Wichita, is a masterpiece of an attraction. The museum itself is a beautiful building that, aside from being photo-worthy, was actually once the original airport of Wichita! Combine that with the largest collection of aircraft on display in the state of Kansas,

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How to Spend Christmas and New Years in Kansas /blog/stories/post/your-guide-on-how-spend-the-week-after-christmas-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/your-guide-on-how-spend-the-week-after-christmas-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/your-guide-on-how-spend-the-week-after-christmas-in-kansas/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Christmas will be on a Thursday in 2025, meaning the days immediately after will fall on a weekend. Let yourself end this year by completing everything you might have on that travel bucket list! Planning on staying in Kansas for a few extra days after Christmas, or even the whole week leading up to

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Kansas Winter Roadtrip Ideas /blog/stories/post/kansas-winter-roadtrip-ideas/ /blog/stories/post/kansas-winter-roadtrip-ideas/#comments /blog/stories/post/kansas-winter-roadtrip-ideas/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

The itch to travel doesn’t hibernate. Cooler weather keeps us indoors, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get out and explore during the cooler seasons. Take advantage of the sunny days and hit the Kansas roads with your friends and family. Your soul will thank you for it. Here are over 50 places to

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Where to see Brightest Holiday Lights in Kansas /blog/stories/post/where-to-see-brightest-holiday-lights-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/where-to-see-brightest-holiday-lights-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/where-to-see-brightest-holiday-lights-in-kansas/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Get ready to explore some of the most beautiful light displays this season in Kansas! You'll be able to find numerous light shows and displays that run through late November and all of December, with some even going into the middle of January. Whether you enjoy a good tree lighting ceremony, light

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Winter Travel Ideas: Museums in Kansas /blog/stories/post/winter-travel-ideas-museums-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/winter-travel-ideas-museums-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/winter-travel-ideas-museums-in-kansas/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0400

The winter in Kansas keeps many of us indoors, and visiting a museum is a fantastic way to avoid the freezing temperatures that come with the season. Kansas has 125+ museums across the state dedicated to a variety of interests, including science, history, and art, as well as transportation museums

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Reliving the Oregon Trail in Kansas /blog/stories/post/reliving-the-oregon-trail-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/reliving-the-oregon-trail-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/reliving-the-oregon-trail-in-kansas/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Oregon Trail (apart from being a fun video game) is one of the most historically significant routes in America. Between the 1840s and 1860s, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of people traversed the Great Plains on their way to various destinations out west, such as Oregon, but also

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For the Love of Barbeque: 12 Kansas BBQ Restaurants to Try on Your Next Road Trip /blog/stories/post/for-the-love-of-barbeque-kansas-bbq-restaurants-to-try-on-your-next-road-trip/ /blog/stories/post/for-the-love-of-barbeque-kansas-bbq-restaurants-to-try-on-your-next-road-trip/#comments /blog/stories/post/for-the-love-of-barbeque-kansas-bbq-restaurants-to-try-on-your-next-road-trip/ Fri, 30 May 2025 14:00:00 -0400

This open love letter is not of my usual nature and is my sauciest writing to date. Folks, I am in love with sweet, smoky, and unbelievably tender Kansas barbeque. I realize this love affair is shared with many, and rightfully so. Kansas is home to some of the best barbecue in the world. Naturally,

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Encounter Fire, Water, Earth and Air at these Stunning Kansas Attractions /blog/stories/post/encounter-fire-water-earth-and-air-at-these-stunning-kansas-attractions/ /blog/stories/post/encounter-fire-water-earth-and-air-at-these-stunning-kansas-attractions/#comments /blog/stories/post/encounter-fire-water-earth-and-air-at-these-stunning-kansas-attractions/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The classical elements of the universe power these adventures. Many of the spots have something else in common: the element of surprise.

Flames can be destructive, but at these experiences, they’re a positive force, helping people celebrate, commemorate, create and contemplate.

COLUMBUS

Hot Air

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