See Kansas through a pioneer’s wide eyes by watching bison wander the prairie at viewing spots around the state. Here are some of our favorite spots to watch the herds roam.

The party of bison hunters piles into covered wagons for a trek across the prairie. Today, they come armed only with cameras,

Southwest Kansas offers much to the solo adventurer. From captivating landscapes to rich historical sites, this wild and wonderful region of the United States is an untapped treasure worth exploring.

For a true taste of adventure, head to the area’s notable state parks, which offer something for

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

Nothing feels very far in the past at these portals to another era. Engage all your senses as you see planes, a powwow, basketball’s founding documents and a subterranean world.

1. Trace the Fight for Rights

Reflect on a milestone in the civil rights movement with a visit to a historic Topeka

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