Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:02:04 +0000 What did Kansas look like in 1776? /blog/stories/post/what-did-kansas-look-like-in-1776/ /blog/stories/post/what-did-kansas-look-like-in-1776/#comments /blog/stories/post/what-did-kansas-look-like-in-1776/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Kansas in 1776

If you were to time-travel to 1776, you'd find that when America declared independence, Kansas, like most states, wasn't part of the original 13 colonies. In fact, when the Declaration of Independence was signed, Kansas was under the dominion of the Spanish Empire. Yet the story of

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The Oregon Trail (apart from being a fun video game) is one of the most historically significant routes in America. Between the 1840s and 1860s, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of people traversed the Great Plains on their way to various destinations out west, such as Oregon, but also

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Veteran travelers know there’s no one better to show you around than a local. Follow the lead of these fine folks who will steer you toward a stylish boutique in Goodland, a painting-filled gallery in Lindsborg and a fantastic brewery in Pittsburg. Here are locals’ guides to six charming Kansas

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