When it comes to hiking, Kansas should be on every outdoor lover’s list. It’s the ideal place for day hikers or backpackers who want to cover some distance without the lung-busting thin air that comes with high-altitude treks, and the hundreds of miles of wilderness trails have a quiet peacefulness

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.

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I recently was invited by ¸£ÀûÉ© to visit and explore parts of Western Kansas to learn more about all that Kansas has to offer RV travelers, campers, adventurers and road trippers. I have to say, I was quite surprised by the beauty, diversity and how much cool stuff there is to do in Western

The Northwest region of Kansas is the ultimate playground for curious travelers. Here, solo road trippers can get lost in all the right ways by exploring some of the state's most incredible drives, boasting amazing scenery, historical sites, and natural wonderlands that are begging to be uncovered.

If you love spending time exploring nature, look no further than Clinton State Park. Just a couple miles outside of Lawrence, the park has anything and everything you might want to do. You’ll find an 11-hole disc golf course, 25 miles of hiking and biking trails, including a five-mile cross-country

I am always down to hit the road and explore my home state, and I’ve been known a time or two to drive a couple hours just for an iconic dive bar with a greasy burger. But what I will travel GREAT lengths for is…. ROCKS! I’ve never grown out of my pockets full of rocks stage and I’m glad my children

If I have learned anything about my travels through Northwest Kansas, it’s that you are never far away from an unexpected and hidden gem. Shiloh Vineyard & Winery is just that for the WaKeeney area. Like many attractions in the region, a few miles on gravel roads will lead you to some of the

It has always been my goal to travel to new places and share those experiences with my kids. Our first time in the Midwest, we decided to visit the beautiful state of Kansas! Kansas is truly underrated, and there is so much to see and explore.

We took a 4-day road trip through the state, starting in

Castle Rock Badlands: Quinter, KS

Unlike anything you have ever seen in Kansas, the Badlands of the Northwest Region proves there is unexpected beauty found throughout the entire state. To find these breathtaking formations you must get off the interstate and see with your own eyes that Kansas is

Kansas is a land of unprecedented beauty that has changed drastically throughout time. Its unique natural features have shaped the culture and history of the state. The story of Kansas’ natural history begins millions of years ago, when the land lay beneath a vast body of water.

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