Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:12:52 +0000 Encounter Fire, Water, Earth and Air at these Stunning Kansas Attractions /blog/stories/post/encounter-fire-water-earth-and-air-at-these-stunning-kansas-attractions/ /blog/stories/post/encounter-fire-water-earth-and-air-at-these-stunning-kansas-attractions/#comments /blog/stories/post/encounter-fire-water-earth-and-air-at-these-stunning-kansas-attractions/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.

COLUMBUS

Hot Air

]]> 11 Places to See on Your Next Drive Across Kansas (and Why You Should Stop) /blog/stories/post/11-places-to-see-on-your-next-drive-across-kansas-and-why-you-should-stop/ /blog/stories/post/11-places-to-see-on-your-next-drive-across-kansas-and-why-you-should-stop/#comments /blog/stories/post/11-places-to-see-on-your-next-drive-across-kansas-and-why-you-should-stop/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400

If you love spending time exploring nature, look no further than Clinton State Park. Just a couple miles outside of Lawrence, the park has anything and everything you might want to do. You’ll find an 11-hole disc golf course, 25 miles of hiking and biking trails, including a five-mile cross-country

]]> Road Trip Ideas - Kansas Rock Formations /blog/stories/post/road-trip-ideas-kansas-rock-formations/ /blog/stories/post/road-trip-ideas-kansas-rock-formations/#comments /blog/stories/post/road-trip-ideas-kansas-rock-formations/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0400

I am always down to hit the road and explore my home state, and I’ve been known a time or two to drive a couple hours just for an iconic dive bar with a greasy burger. But what I will travel GREAT lengths for is…. ROCKS! I’ve never grown out of my pockets full of rocks stage and I’m glad my children

]]> 10 Best Outdoor Adventures in Kansas /blog/stories/post/10-best-outdoor-adventures-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/10-best-outdoor-adventures-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/10-best-outdoor-adventures-in-kansas/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400
Kansas is a nature lover’s playground waiting to be explored, with plenty of opportunities for travelers to get off the beaten path. The Sunflower State is worth a trip, offering something for everyone from peaceful hiking through the wilderness to paddling and fishing on one of the many lakes or
]]> 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

]]> Outdoor Explorers /blog/stories/post/outdoor-explorers/ /blog/stories/post/outdoor-explorers/#comments /blog/stories/post/outdoor-explorers/ Mon, 08 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Whether it’s a small pocket of unexpected rock formations or an eagerly anticipated new park spanning hundreds of acres, Kansas offers plenty of places to get active outside.

PRAIRIE PERSPECTIVES

Soak in the beauty of blooming prairie flowers, native bluestem grass and limestone outcroppings along

]]> Where to Experience the Best of Kansas /blog/stories/post/where-to-experience-the-best-of-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/where-to-experience-the-best-of-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/where-to-experience-the-best-of-kansas/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Consider this your one-stop shop for navigating the Sunflower State’s essential experiences and hidden treasures, including where to view sunflowers, experience quirky attractions, see rock formations, and find Oz.

Where to View Sunflowers

Come late August or early September, Ted and Kris Grinter’s

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