Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:04:20 +0000 Visiting KC for the Summer? Escape the Crowds on this Serene Day Trip /blog/stories/post/visiting-kc-for-the-summer-escape-the-crowds-on-this-serene-day-trip/ /blog/stories/post/visiting-kc-for-the-summer-escape-the-crowds-on-this-serene-day-trip/#comments /blog/stories/post/visiting-kc-for-the-summer-escape-the-crowds-on-this-serene-day-trip/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Countless green spaces lie just beyond the shadow of stadiums and shopping malls across the Kansas City metro area. Get immersed in Sunflower State beauty, history and cuisine on this easy day trip.

Catch the morning light as you tread lightly beneath towering cottonwood and sycamore trees at

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Fall in Kansas City brings crisp breezes, golden sunsets, and trees turning shades of orange, red, and yellow make it the ideal time to enjoy seasonal experiences you won’t find any other time of year. Whether you’re a local or planning a weekend getaway, here are five of the best things to do this

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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

]]> 9 Delicious and Fun Kansas Agritourism Gems within 1 Hour of KCK /blog/stories/post/9-delicious-and-fun-kansas-agritourism-gems-within-1-hour-of-kck/ /blog/stories/post/9-delicious-and-fun-kansas-agritourism-gems-within-1-hour-of-kck/#comments /blog/stories/post/9-delicious-and-fun-kansas-agritourism-gems-within-1-hour-of-kck/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Agriculture meets adventure at nine northeast Kansas Agritourism gems, all within an hour of Kansas City! From inspirational eateries to luxury farm stays, plus hands-on experiences, these destinations showcase the best of Northeast Kansas’s agricultural heritage. Perfect for foodies, families, and

]]> Olde Road Chronicles: Adventures of the KS MVC /blog/stories/post/olde-road-chronicles-adventures-of-the-ks-mvc/ /blog/stories/post/olde-road-chronicles-adventures-of-the-ks-mvc/#comments /blog/stories/post/olde-road-chronicles-adventures-of-the-ks-mvc/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Another week, another adventure for the Mobile Visitor Center! We kicked things off at the "mothership"—the Curtis Building in Topeka—where we restocked, swapped stories, and set out on the next leg of our journey.

First Stop: Kansas State Parks!

Our trek continued with a scenic stop at Kaw River

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Are you not quite finished with holiday shopping? Kansas has some serious shops to celebrate. Explore unique Kansas gifts and charming stories – in person or online. Give someone you love something special from Kansas.

The Wheat State Wine Company began in 2008 when they planted their first vines on

]]> 10 Places for a Quick Kansas Getaway /blog/stories/post/10-places-for-a-quick-kansas-getaway/ /blog/stories/post/10-places-for-a-quick-kansas-getaway/#comments /blog/stories/post/10-places-for-a-quick-kansas-getaway/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Ready to grab your kiddos and hit the road? Below is a list of 10 family-friendly Kansas destinations:

Kansas City Metro

Kansas City Metro is a great spare-of-the-moment vacation. Throw some overnight bags in the car and enjoy a stay at Great Wolf Lodge, Kansas City’s premiere indoor waterpark

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It has always been my goal to travel to new places and share those experiences with my kids. Our first time in the Midwest, we decided to visit the beautiful state of Kansas! Kansas is truly underrated, and there is so much to see and explore.

We took a 4-day road trip through the state, starting in

]]> 5 Freedom's Frontier Sites to Explore /blog/stories/post/5-freedoms-frontier-sites-to-explore/ /blog/stories/post/5-freedoms-frontier-sites-to-explore/#comments /blog/stories/post/5-freedoms-frontier-sites-to-explore/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0500

Retrace the drama of freedom’s struggles and triumphs in the Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area. Spread across 29 Kansas counties (and 12 in our neighboring state to the east), more than 200 museums and heritage sites highlight their roles in the Kansas-Missouri Border War and the shaping of

]]> The Underground Railroad Network To Freedom /blog/stories/post/the-underground-railroad-network-to-freedom/ /blog/stories/post/the-underground-railroad-network-to-freedom/#comments /blog/stories/post/the-underground-railroad-network-to-freedom/ Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0400

Kansas’ role in the fight for freedom is well established. The Bleeding Kansas moniker accurately describes the era in the state’s history where pro-slavery and abolitionist activists clashed. This time in the state was a predictor of the Civil War, showing that the decision to abolish slavery

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