Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0000 Plan the Perfect Valentine’s Day Escape: Romantic Kansas Getaways by Region /blog/stories/post/plan-the-perfect-valentines-day-escape-romantic-kansas-getaways-by-region/ /blog/stories/post/plan-the-perfect-valentines-day-escape-romantic-kansas-getaways-by-region/#comments /blog/stories/post/plan-the-perfect-valentines-day-escape-romantic-kansas-getaways-by-region/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0500

Planning a Valentine’s Day getaway or a couples-only weekend in Kansas? Take a look at these six itineraries designed to inspire your next romantic escape.

Whether your travel style is cozying up by a crackling fire at a remote cabin or wrapping yourself in luxury at a hotel in one of our large

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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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Elevate Your Vacation with a stay in a Kansas Tree House /blog/stories/post/elevate-your-vacation-kansas-tree-house/ /blog/stories/post/elevate-your-vacation-kansas-tree-house/#comments /blog/stories/post/elevate-your-vacation-kansas-tree-house/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400

Kansas, where vast plains meet endless skies, you can elevate your stay by choosing a unique lodging experience that will have you sleeping among the Kanas stars. Surrounded by nature's beauty, expect to wake up to the soft glow of the sun filtering through the leaves and drift off to sleep

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Celebrate Aviation in Wichita, the Air Capital of the World /blog/stories/post/celebrate-aviation-in-wichita-the-air-capital-of-the-world/ /blog/stories/post/celebrate-aviation-in-wichita-the-air-capital-of-the-world/#comments /blog/stories/post/celebrate-aviation-in-wichita-the-air-capital-of-the-world/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400

There’s a rich aviation story in Wichita, which is why Kansas’ largest city proudly celebrates National Aviation Day every August 19 – and claims its well-earned title as the all year long.

Whether you’re a lifelong plane buff or just curious about flight, Wichita is the

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This Southeast Kansas Town is Booming with Boutique-Style Lodgings and Shops /blog/stories/post/this-southeast-kansas-town-is-booming-with-boutique-style-lodgings-and-shops/ /blog/stories/post/this-southeast-kansas-town-is-booming-with-boutique-style-lodgings-and-shops/#comments /blog/stories/post/this-southeast-kansas-town-is-booming-with-boutique-style-lodgings-and-shops/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

It’s hard to be humble in Humboldt these days. Not when you’re a poster child for small-town revival that’s even caught the attention of . Around the downtown square, this community of 1,800 has transformed century-old buildings into chic metro-style destinations.

Take Octagon City

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El Dorado is Kansas’s Budget-Friendly Spring Break Destination /blog/stories/post/el-dorado-is-kansass-budget-friendly-spring-break-destination/ /blog/stories/post/el-dorado-is-kansass-budget-friendly-spring-break-destination/#comments /blog/stories/post/el-dorado-is-kansass-budget-friendly-spring-break-destination/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Finding the perfect spring break location can be tricky for families with elementary-aged children. Long car rides, expensive hotels, and packed tourist attractions are not ideal for parents of young children on a budget. Don’t let the kids spend their few precious days out of school indoors playing

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Northwest Kansas: For the Curious /blog/stories/post/northwest-kansas-for-the-curious/ /blog/stories/post/northwest-kansas-for-the-curious/#comments /blog/stories/post/northwest-kansas-for-the-curious/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Wind and water carved the rocky wonders and deep-cut canyons of this rugged region.

Unpaved roads lead to astonishing phenomena in Kansas. Seuss-like towers appear on the horizon when traveling between Oakley and Scott City, but a closer look reveals the 70-foot-tall Niobrara chalk outcroppings

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Good Day Kansas Explores: C2T Ranch, Plainville /blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-c2t-ranch-plainville/ /blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-c2t-ranch-plainville/#comments /blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-c2t-ranch-plainville/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Nestled in the Northwest region of the Sunflower State, C2T Ranch in Plainville is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by travelers seeking a unique blend of natural beauty and Western charm. This enchanting ranch offers a taste of the authentic Kansas experience, with its sprawling landscapes,

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Southwest Kansas: For the Legendary /blog/stories/post/southwest-kansas-for-the-legendary/ /blog/stories/post/southwest-kansas-for-the-legendary/#comments /blog/stories/post/southwest-kansas-for-the-legendary/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0400

Let your spirit roam freely across Great Plains history in Leoti, prairie art in Scott City, and cool water park waves in Liberal.

The Wild West starts here. Follow the path of the pioneers at Cimarron National Grassland, home to the longest section of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail found on

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Northeast Kansas: For the Spirited /blog/stories/post/northeast-kansas-for-the-spirited/ /blog/stories/post/northeast-kansas-for-the-spirited/#comments /blog/stories/post/northeast-kansas-for-the-spirited/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Once the capital of the Kansas Territory, little Lecompton played a big role that led to the Union accepting Kansas as a free state. (Tours of Constitution Hall State Historic Site put you in the room where it happened.) Today’s capital of Topeka proves true freedom is an ongoing process. Case in

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