Mushroom Hunting in Kansas

Kansans typically keep a close eye on the skies. But when mid-March rolls around, a secret society of foragers turns their eyes to the earth. These mysterious few have been dreaming of their elusive prey for weeks. The weather watch, check soil temps, and peruse online

Shake off the winter chill and warm up to the sights and sounds of a colorful Kansas spring. Tulips explode into a kaleidoscope of blooms at botanical gardens across the state, while cities and towns kick off the season with cultural events you won’t want to miss. Here’s a sampler of it all.

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Located at each of the 4 corners of Kansas is an attraction for visitors... really! If you manage to drive to the extreme ends of each region within Kansas, you'll be near some of the most interesting places you can find in the entire state. If you love nature and observing the contrasting

Get ready for some Stargazing in Kansas! Those who enjoy astronomy will love visiting the Observatories located throughout the state. Perhaps the best part about observatories in Kansas is that many of them are open to the public, which means you can look at the night sky through a high-powered

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

In Kansas, you'll find as many experiences as stars in the sky. We are putting together easy-to-use itineraries for travelers to explore their interests. These Kansas Constellations will be your guide to fun in the Sunflower State. Complete your celestial journey across Kansas by visiting these

The animals tend to be most active in the morning at David Traylor Zoo, a habitat for 80 species of birds, mammals and reptiles. Playful prairie dogs, big cats and winged creatures entertain among the zoo’s lush plants. A canopy of trees at Peter Pan Park provides a shaded respite for playing disc

I’ve been to Maxwell Wildlife Refuge a handful of times, but this visit has been my favorite thus far. I think the warm, spring sun was just as appreciated by me as the wildlife that calls Maxwell home because as I made my way into the refuge, I was greeted by bison and elk even before approaching

An open field under brilliant blue Kansas skies. A meandering creek. Rock wall fences. The weathered barn still standing against the wind. The old farmstead, gone silent for now. What stories could they tell us? What have they seen on these 80 acres as generations of families have come and gone

Recently, over the summer, I journeyed to Lehigh-Portland Trails – our newest state park. Located right by Iola, this park is a literal five-minute drive from my grandparents’ house. With it being so close to them I naturally am quite familiar with it and enjoy visiting whenever I get the