Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:01:14 +0000 On the Road Again /blog/stories/post/on-the-road-again/ /blog/stories/post/on-the-road-again/#comments /blog/stories/post/on-the-road-again/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400

What a week it’s been! The Mobile Visitor Center (MVC) and I have been racking up the miles and checking off some truly egg-citing stops along the way. Let me tell you about the whirlwind adventure that kicked off in Great Bend and took me from giant Czech eggs to UFO sightings—and plenty of food in

]]> Guide to family-friendly trails and campsites near Wichita /blog/stories/post/guide-to-family-friendly-trails-and-campsites-near-wichita/ /blog/stories/post/guide-to-family-friendly-trails-and-campsites-near-wichita/#comments /blog/stories/post/guide-to-family-friendly-trails-and-campsites-near-wichita/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0500

Whether you’re a Wichita local or you’re visiting this beautiful and lively city in Kansas with your family, exploring the great outdoors is the perfect way to bond with the people you love. Wichita and the surrounding Sedgwick County area have everything a family needs to enjoy a staycation or a

]]> Epic Views: The 10 State Parks of Central Kansas /blog/stories/post/epic-views-the-10-state-parks-of-central-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/epic-views-the-10-state-parks-of-central-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/epic-views-the-10-state-parks-of-central-kansas/ Wed, 03 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Pack the camera (and good hiking shoes) to capture sand dunes, sandstone cliffs and pristine waters.

Two Kids Enjoying Tuttle Creek

Photography by Aaron Patton

NORTH CENTRAL

ROCKY SHORES

Have a field day exploring the sandstone cliffs, jagged shores, and mushroom-shaped rocks at parks strewn across the region.

The going gets

]]> 10 Best Outdoor Adventures in Kansas /blog/stories/post/10-best-outdoor-adventures-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/10-best-outdoor-adventures-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/10-best-outdoor-adventures-in-kansas/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400
Kansas is a nature lover’s playground waiting to be explored, with plenty of opportunities for travelers to get off the beaten path. The Sunflower State is worth a trip, offering something for everyone from peaceful hiking through the wilderness to paddling and fishing on one of the many lakes or
]]> Outdoor Explorers /blog/stories/post/outdoor-explorers/ /blog/stories/post/outdoor-explorers/#comments /blog/stories/post/outdoor-explorers/ Mon, 08 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Whether it’s a small pocket of unexpected rock formations or an eagerly anticipated new park spanning hundreds of acres, Kansas offers plenty of places to get active outside.

PRAIRIE PERSPECTIVES

Soak in the beauty of blooming prairie flowers, native bluestem grass and limestone outcroppings along

]]> 6 Great Kansas Lakes /blog/stories/post/6-great-kansas-lakes/ /blog/stories/post/6-great-kansas-lakes/#comments /blog/stories/post/6-great-kansas-lakes/ Mon, 16 Apr 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Six of the state’s most popular lakes offer activities for every interest this summer. Dive in!

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