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

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

and make up the heart of the beautiful Flint Hills, marked by miles of amber tall grass unique to the Midwest and Kansas. The two centrally located cities are about a 10-minute drive apart, but both have a rich history and landmarks worth a drive for the Flint Hills

Get glimpses of a time when grasslands covered much of Kansas—and the continent

"The unspoiled, nearly treeless expanses of the Flint Hills represent a natural beauty not found anywhere else."

Photography by Blaine Moats

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Feel the wind in your face and watch smoke from a prairie fire

The American Midwest isn’t usually the first place anyone thinks of when they think of incredible reptiles since most of the most and bone-crushing crocodiles, tend to favor warmer climes. However, the same harsh winters that make the Midwest

Kansas is a land of unprecedented beauty that has changed drastically throughout time. Its unique natural features have shaped the culture and history of the state. The story of Kansas’ natural history begins millions of years ago, when the land lay beneath a vast body of water.

The Permian Sea

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In Kansas’ Flint Hills, venture into the famous prairie landscape and Kansas State University’s vibrant hometown.

Defined by the sea of swaying bluestem, carpets of wildflowers, grazing bovines, and limestone outcroppings covering its undulating terrain, the Flint Hills region beckons nature lovers.