Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:20:06 +0000 Fall for Wichita: Your Perfect Weekend Escape /blog/stories/post/fall-for-wichita-your-perfect-weekend-escape/ /blog/stories/post/fall-for-wichita-your-perfect-weekend-escape/#comments /blog/stories/post/fall-for-wichita-your-perfect-weekend-escape/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0400

Now that the school year is in full swing, weekends and short breaks are the perfect time to sneak in a little family adventure — and Wichita delivers. As Kansas’ largest city, Wichita offers big-city attractions with a friendly, small-town feel, making it an ideal spot for a quick getaway or a

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The classical elements of the universe power these adventures. Many of the spots have something else in common: the element of surprise.

Flames can be destructive, but at these experiences, they’re a positive force, helping people celebrate, commemorate, create and contemplate.

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Kansas’ largest city refers to itself as the Heart of the Country and, precise map coordinates aside, local love swells just about everywhere you look. Named after a Native American tribe, Wichita honors its roots at Keeper of the Plains, a 44-foot-tall steel sculpture by Blackbear Bosin. At this

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is the largest and most visited city in Kansas. With celebrity-frequented restaurants, the seventh-largest zoo in the United States and over 50 museums and attractions, you will never get bored in the Heart of the Country. A single day would only scratch the surface of what Wichita has to

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Did you know you can enjoy a National Water Trail in ? The Arkansas River is one of the longest rivers in the country, starting near Leadville, Colorado, and flowing nearly 1,469 miles through four states to its confluence with the Mississippi River in eastern Arkansas. A 192-mile

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Miss Kansas 2022 - Ayanna Hensley

The represents the state of Kansas on a national stage, often traveling throughout the state and meeting unique Kansans along the way. Earlier this year, Miss Kansas 2022 – Ayanna Hensley – spent some time exploring the state’s largest city,

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