Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:16:46 +0000 Exploring the Cat Cafes of Kansas /blog/stories/post/exploring-the-cat-cafes-of-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/exploring-the-cat-cafes-of-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/exploring-the-cat-cafes-of-kansas/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0400

Calling all cat lovers to Kansas for the ultimate feline-friendly road trip! Over the past few years, cat cafes have been opening up across Kansas, and animal lovers of all types absolutely love them. This relatively new development has gained traction quickly, and now, many aspiring entrepreneurs

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9 of the Best Hikes In Kansas /blog/stories/post/9-of-the-best-hikes-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/9-of-the-best-hikes-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/9-of-the-best-hikes-in-kansas/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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

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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

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Supernatural Road Trip in Kansas /blog/stories/post/supernatural-road-trip-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/supernatural-road-trip-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/supernatural-road-trip-in-kansas/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

For fans of the CW show “Supernatural,” the road so far has ventured quite a bit into the Sunflower State. And after 15 seasons, the Winchester brothers, of Lawrence, have hung up their machetes, put their salt into shakers instead of bulk canisters, and pulled the jet black ’67 Chevy Impala into

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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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Have the Friend Getaway of Your Dreams in Lawrence /blog/stories/post/have-the-friend-getaway-of-your-dreams-in-lawrence/ /blog/stories/post/have-the-friend-getaway-of-your-dreams-in-lawrence/#comments /blog/stories/post/have-the-friend-getaway-of-your-dreams-in-lawrence/ Sun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

In Lawrence, it feels as though all roads lead to ... and for good reason. The main drag through downtown brings University of Kansas students and locals together for creative sipping, dining and shopping. Free State Brewing Company is a Mass Street legend, having become the first legal

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Bleeding Kansas: A Tour of the War before the War /blog/stories/post/bleeding-kansas-a-tour-of-the-war-before-the-war/ /blog/stories/post/bleeding-kansas-a-tour-of-the-war-before-the-war/#comments /blog/stories/post/bleeding-kansas-a-tour-of-the-war-before-the-war/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500

A small two-story wooden building, a grassy meadow, a quiet park, a wooded valley between hills; these spots today are relatively unassuming and even banal at first appearance, but there was a time when these places in rural Kansas were the center of national attention. I visited several major sites

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Unwrapping the Joy: A Festive Shopping Guide Across Northeast Kansas /blog/stories/post/unwrapping-the-joy-a-festive-shopping-guide-across-northeast-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/unwrapping-the-joy-a-festive-shopping-guide-across-northeast-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/unwrapping-the-joy-a-festive-shopping-guide-across-northeast-kansas/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

As the Christmas season approaches, these charming towns transform into winter wonderlands, offering unique shopping experiences that go beyond the typical mall expedition. This Christmas, consider exploring local businesses for gifts that are as special as the season itself.

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Top 10 Kansas items to put on your shopping list /blog/stories/post/top-10-kansas-items-to-put-on-your-shopping-list/ /blog/stories/post/top-10-kansas-items-to-put-on-your-shopping-list/#comments /blog/stories/post/top-10-kansas-items-to-put-on-your-shopping-list/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500

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

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Let’s Have a Parade! /blog/stories/post/lets-have-a-parade/ /blog/stories/post/lets-have-a-parade/#comments /blog/stories/post/lets-have-a-parade/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Those words kick off a Lawrence holiday tradition, the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade, held the first Saturday in December at 11 A.M. This year, on December 2, 2023, it will be for the 30th time.

Lawrence Old Fashioned Christmas Parade

If you love horses, holidays, and history, you’ll love the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas

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