Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:12 +0000 Find Your Perfect Kansas Byway, Then Embark on Your New Favorite Road Trip /blog/stories/post/find-your-perfect-kansas-byway-then-embark-on-your-new-favorite-road-trip/ /blog/stories/post/find-your-perfect-kansas-byway-then-embark-on-your-new-favorite-road-trip/#comments /blog/stories/post/find-your-perfect-kansas-byway-then-embark-on-your-new-favorite-road-trip/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A dozen (plus one) scenic and historic byways traverse Kansas—a year’s worth of monthly adventures in different parts of the state. Each of the routes (organized east to west) reveals fresh aspects of Kansas terrain, history, and culture. Where to start? Follow the flow chart below to find the byway

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This Veterans Day, we salute our Veterans and extend our gratitude for their service. On this day, let us step back, pause, and salute all who have served and honor the tremendous sacrifices made by the members of the U.S. armed forces and their families. Today and every day, we thank these men and

]]> 10 Fall Drives in Kansas That Will Cure Your Fall Fever /blog/stories/post/10-fall-drives-in-kansas-that-will-cure-your-fall-fever/ /blog/stories/post/10-fall-drives-in-kansas-that-will-cure-your-fall-fever/#comments /blog/stories/post/10-fall-drives-in-kansas-that-will-cure-your-fall-fever/ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0400

PEAK FALL FOLIAGE IN KANSAS

Kansas' fall foliage is usually most visible just before and after Halloween in late October and early November. The northern half of the state will begin to see leaves change in early to mid-October (October 10-17), while the trees located in the southern half will start

]]> Things to do this Memorial Day Weekend /blog/stories/post/things-to-do-this-memorial-day-weekend/ /blog/stories/post/things-to-do-this-memorial-day-weekend/#comments /blog/stories/post/things-to-do-this-memorial-day-weekend/ Mon, 12 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Memorial Day Weekend is coming up! This is one of the best weekends to travel around the state! The weather in Kansas during late May can be some of the nicest (or stormiest) times of the year! While we attract many avid storm-chasers to the area, I wouldn't recommend risking it unless you know what

]]> Coast through History: The 4 Byways of Eastern Kansas /blog/stories/post/coast-through-history-the-4-byways-of-eastern-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/coast-through-history-the-4-byways-of-eastern-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/coast-through-history-the-4-byways-of-eastern-kansas/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0400
"Topography formed by glaciers, roads lined with limestone, and routes paved with vibrant stories define these bucket-list trips."

63 MILES

TOWNS: LEAVENWORTH, ATCHISON, Highland, Troy, White Cloud

"Rolling hills, rock-strewn valleys, and fertile farmland created by receding glaciers pair with a
]]> One Tank Road Trips: Pittsburg State University /blog/stories/post/one-tank-road-trips-pittsburg-state-university/ /blog/stories/post/one-tank-road-trips-pittsburg-state-university/#comments /blog/stories/post/one-tank-road-trips-pittsburg-state-university/ Sat, 24 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400

We’re still early in the fall semester, so you might still feel new to the city and surrounding area… Or you might even be entering your senior year and looking for new grounds to explore. The average gas tank is going to get you about 375 miles of driving around, so we’ll be looking at locations

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