Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:14:59 +0000 9 of the Best Hikes In Kansas /blog/stories/post/9-of-the-best-hikes-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/9-of-the-best-hikes-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/9-of-the-best-hikes-in-kansas/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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

]]> Best places to Travel Solo in Northwest Kansas /blog/stories/post/best-places-to-travel-solo-in-northwest-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/best-places-to-travel-solo-in-northwest-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/best-places-to-travel-solo-in-northwest-kansas/ Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

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.

]]> Good Day Kansas Explores: Shiloh Vineyard & Winery, WaKeeney /blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-shiloh-vineyard-winery-wakeeney/ /blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-shiloh-vineyard-winery-wakeeney/#comments /blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-shiloh-vineyard-winery-wakeeney/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400

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

]]> Rugged Revelations: The 6 State Parks of Western Kansas /blog/stories/post/rugged-revelations-the-6-state-parks-of-western-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/rugged-revelations-the-6-state-parks-of-western-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/rugged-revelations-the-6-state-parks-of-western-kansas/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Explore the remnants of an ancient inland sea, now filled with geological and historical treasures in the western reaches of the state.

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RUGGED REVELATIONS

An ancient inland sea left behind today’s parklands on the prairie. Explore otherworldly chalk spires and cliffs and parks brimming

]]> Ready-made Kansas Adventures /blog/stories/post/ready-made-kansas-adventures/ /blog/stories/post/ready-made-kansas-adventures/#comments /blog/stories/post/ready-made-kansas-adventures/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500

Plan Your Vacation!

January 28 is National Plan Your Vacation Day, and while it might take more than a day to sort through all the options the beautiful state of Kansas offers, it marks the perfect occasion to get started! It's also the day before Kansas Day, which is when Kansans celebrate their

]]> Where To Hit The Beach In Kansas /blog/stories/post/where-to-hit-the-beach-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/where-to-hit-the-beach-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/where-to-hit-the-beach-in-kansas/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 14:00:00 -0400

Kansas may be a long way from a coast but there are no shortage of public beaches.

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]]> Kansas’ Tailgate Beach /blog/stories/post/kansas-tailgate-beach/ /blog/stories/post/kansas-tailgate-beach/#comments /blog/stories/post/kansas-tailgate-beach/ Mon, 10 Sep 2018 17:00:00 -0400

Possibly Kansas’ best beach is a bit unconventional, contains very little sand and is probably the

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