Kansas is known for its wide-open spaces, but trust us when we say our spaces aren't always flat. Ride along the roads less traveled in Kansas, and you’ll find that there’s some great terrain to put your ORV to use. Don’t believe us? See for yourself. Whether you’re gunning for a mud-slinging…
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If you’re searching for a truly unique Kansas experience, look no further than Rock The Plains 2025. Set against the stunning backdrop of Tuttle Creek State Park in Manhattan, this two-day festival blends the raw energy of Texas and Red Dirt country with the down-home charm of our region. It’s more…
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Pack the camera (and good hiking shoes) to capture sand dunes, sandstone cliffs and pristine waters. Photography by Aaron Patton NORTH CENTRAL ROCKY SHORES Have a field day exploring the sandstone cliffs, jagged shores, and mushroom-shaped rocks at parks strewn across the region. The going gets…
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Kansas may be a long way from a coast but there are no shortage of public beaches. * Please visit…
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Karlie Almaraz cherishes the three biggest days in her life – the birth of her three-year—old daughter, Evelyn, her wedding to husband, Ayracon, and the day she got her dream boat. “I was just so in love because it was so perfect for what I needed,” Karlie said of the day she got a fishing kayak for…
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No need to leave your fishing gear stowed until spring. Trout are probably biting at a Kansas State…
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You’re invited to be part of the “Kaw River Navy,” as more than 350 kayaks and canoes float the…
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Whether you like pitching a tent or pitching horseshoes, it’s easy to find a place to play in the…
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On a recent road trip around the north end of Tuttle Creek Reservoir and part of Milford Lake, we drove into the community of Leonardville, a town of less than 500 people, situated between the north ends of the two nearby lakes. As we entered town, we drove past the "Welcome to Leonardville"…
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As far as my bird-watching experience goes, the most memorable experience I’ve had is being up close and personal with a falcon while visiting the United States Air Force Academy. Then, while aiding in a story on birding weekends in Great Bend for KANSAS! magazine, I was intrigued to learn what…
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