Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:12:22 +0000 Best places to Travel Solo in South Central Kansas /blog/stories/post/best-places-to-travel-solo-in-south-central-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/best-places-to-travel-solo-in-south-central-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/best-places-to-travel-solo-in-south-central-kansas/ Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

For the solo adventurer, there's lots to love about South Central Kansas. The vibrant region has big open skies, radiant wetlands exploding with wildlife, and prairies waiting for you to explore. It's a land of pure discovery for the seekers, making it one of the best solo travel destinations to

]]> 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

]]> 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
]]> 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.

*Please visit

]]> Hungry Trout await in some Kansas State Parks /blog/stories/post/hungry-trout-await-in-some-kansas-state-parks/ /blog/stories/post/hungry-trout-await-in-some-kansas-state-parks/#comments /blog/stories/post/hungry-trout-await-in-some-kansas-state-parks/ Tue, 18 Dec 2018 14:00:00 -0500

Trout Fishing

No need to leave your fishing gear stowed until spring. Trout are probably biting at a Kansas State

]]> 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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