Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:51:52 +0000 Happy 100th, Route 66! Celebrate Along the 13-Mile Kansas Stretch of The Mother Road /blog/stories/post/happy-100th-route-66-celebrate-along-the-13-mile-kansas-stretch-of-the-mother-road/ /blog/stories/post/happy-100th-route-66-celebrate-along-the-13-mile-kansas-stretch-of-the-mother-road/#comments /blog/stories/post/happy-100th-route-66-celebrate-along-the-13-mile-kansas-stretch-of-the-mother-road/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0500

The nostalgia-packed Route 66 stretches from Illinois to California, but good luck finding more TPMs (treasures per mile) than the 13.2-mile portion that slices through Kansas. Plot your path to these eight landmarks, and choose from a trio of unique overnights with nods to the game-changing road.

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18 Unforgettable Kansas Dining Experiences to Try in 2026 /blog/stories/post/18-unforgettable-kansas-dining-experiences-to-try-in-2026/ /blog/stories/post/18-unforgettable-kansas-dining-experiences-to-try-in-2026/#comments /blog/stories/post/18-unforgettable-kansas-dining-experiences-to-try-in-2026/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Farm-fresh ingredients find their way onto menus across the countryside and cityscapes of The Sunflower State. Here are three handpicked favorites from each of the state’s six regions.

This post was written in collaboration with Debbie Leckron Miller, Lauren Sieben, Gary Thompson, and Vanessa

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Kansas By the Numbers: 30 Can’t-Miss Experiences /blog/stories/post/kansas-by-the-numbers-30-cant-miss-experiences/ /blog/stories/post/kansas-by-the-numbers-30-cant-miss-experiences/#comments /blog/stories/post/kansas-by-the-numbers-30-cant-miss-experiences/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0500

The stats don’t lie: Kansas is filled with impressive sights, heights, celebrations, and stunning landscapes. Here are 30 attractions and experiences that you’re likely to remember forever.

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miles equals one full lap around Kansas Speedway’s tri-oval track in Kansas City. Visit during racing

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Visiting the 4 Corners of Kansas /blog/stories/post/visiting-the-4-corners-of-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/visiting-the-4-corners-of-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/visiting-the-4-corners-of-kansas/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500

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

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Kansas Winter Roadtrip Ideas /blog/stories/post/kansas-winter-roadtrip-ideas/ /blog/stories/post/kansas-winter-roadtrip-ideas/#comments /blog/stories/post/kansas-winter-roadtrip-ideas/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

The itch to travel doesn’t hibernate. Cooler weather keeps us indoors, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get out and explore during the cooler seasons. Take advantage of the sunny days and hit the Kansas roads with your friends and family. Your soul will thank you for it. Here are over 50 places to

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Winter Travel Ideas: Museums in Kansas /blog/stories/post/winter-travel-ideas-museums-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/winter-travel-ideas-museums-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/winter-travel-ideas-museums-in-kansas/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0400

The winter in Kansas keeps many of us indoors, and visiting a museum is a fantastic way to avoid the freezing temperatures that come with the season. Kansas has 125+ museums across the state dedicated to a variety of interests, including science, history, and art, as well as transportation museums

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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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This Southeast Kansas Town is Booming with Boutique-Style Lodgings and Shops /blog/stories/post/this-southeast-kansas-town-is-booming-with-boutique-style-lodgings-and-shops/ /blog/stories/post/this-southeast-kansas-town-is-booming-with-boutique-style-lodgings-and-shops/#comments /blog/stories/post/this-southeast-kansas-town-is-booming-with-boutique-style-lodgings-and-shops/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

It’s hard to be humble in Humboldt these days. Not when you’re a poster child for small-town revival that’s even caught the attention of . Around the downtown square, this community of 1,800 has transformed century-old buildings into chic metro-style destinations.

Take Octagon City

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Local Brews, Sweet Treats & Tons of Green Space Await in the Disc Golf Capital of the World /blog/stories/post/local-brews-sweet-treats-tons-of-green-space-await-in-the-disc-golf-capital-of-the-world/ /blog/stories/post/local-brews-sweet-treats-tons-of-green-space-await-in-the-disc-golf-capital-of-the-world/#comments /blog/stories/post/local-brews-sweet-treats-tons-of-green-space-await-in-the-disc-golf-capital-of-the-world/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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

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Explore the Heartland: Kansas's Best Rails to Trails Routes /blog/stories/post/explore-the-heartland-kansass-best-rails-to-trails-routes/ /blog/stories/post/explore-the-heartland-kansass-best-rails-to-trails-routes/#comments /blog/stories/post/explore-the-heartland-kansass-best-rails-to-trails-routes/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0500

Imagine embarking on an exciting trek alongside scenic river valleys and rolling hills, past lush woodlands, and charming small towns with wonders just waiting to be explored. All this—and so much more—can be yours when you pedal or hike along Kansas's remarkable and extensive Rails to Trails

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