Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:51:04 +0000 Find Your Perfect Kansas Byway, Then Embark on Your New Favorite Road Trip /blog/stories/post/find-your-perfect-kansas-byway-then-embark-on-your-new-favorite-road-trip/ /blog/stories/post/find-your-perfect-kansas-byway-then-embark-on-your-new-favorite-road-trip/#comments /blog/stories/post/find-your-perfect-kansas-byway-then-embark-on-your-new-favorite-road-trip/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A dozen (plus one) scenic and historic byways traverse Kansas—a year’s worth of monthly adventures in different parts of the state. Each of the routes (organized east to west) reveals fresh aspects of Kansas terrain, history, and culture. Where to start? Follow the flow chart below to find the byway

]]> Best places to Travel Solo in South Central Kansas /blog/stories/post/best-places-to-travel-solo-in-south-central-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/best-places-to-travel-solo-in-south-central-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/best-places-to-travel-solo-in-south-central-kansas/ Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

For the solo adventurer, there's lots to love about South Central Kansas. The vibrant region has big open skies, radiant wetlands exploding with wildlife, and prairies waiting for you to explore. It's a land of pure discovery for the seekers, making it one of the best solo travel destinations to

]]> Good Day Kansas Explores: Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, Canton /blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-maxwell-wildlife-refuge-canton/ /blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-maxwell-wildlife-refuge-canton/#comments /blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-maxwell-wildlife-refuge-canton/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400

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

]]> Lindsborg, Kansas: Where Swedish Heritage and Enchanting Adventures Converge! /blog/stories/post/lindsborg-kansas-where-swedish-heritage-and-enchanting-adventures-converge/ /blog/stories/post/lindsborg-kansas-where-swedish-heritage-and-enchanting-adventures-converge/#comments /blog/stories/post/lindsborg-kansas-where-swedish-heritage-and-enchanting-adventures-converge/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -0400

, is also known as Little Sweden USA. This quaint city in McPherson County has all the Swedish roots you are looking for. With a population of less than 4,000, Lindsborg is listed as number five for the You can find beautiful roadside

]]> Nature’s Pathways: The 4 Byways of Central Kansas /blog/stories/post/natures-pathways-the-4-byways-of-central-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/natures-pathways-the-4-byways-of-central-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/natures-pathways-the-4-byways-of-central-kansas/ Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Post Rock Scenic Byway

Wilson, Lucas

18 Miles

Settlers on the treeless prairie built miles of fencing using limestone posts and left a legacy of creative artistry.

The World’s Largest Czech Egg, measuring 20x15 feet and painted brightly in traditional Czech patterns, towers over smaller decorated

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