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Ten of the best urban fishing spots in Kansas

Thanks to Kansas’ Urban Fishing Program even those living in our biggest cities have access to good angling only a few minutes away. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks biologists regularly stock the program’s 80 bodies of water with over 100,000 great-tasting channel catfish through the spring…

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African American History in Kansas

Kansas links political, social, racial and cultural issues that continue to define and shape today’s social landscape. From “Bleeding Kansas” to Brown v. Board of Education, Kansas offers unique pieces of Black History. Each historic site unveils history in a way never seen before. Travel the state…

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10 Great Breweries…and Drinks to Try

Toast Kansas-made beers in urban centers and along backroads. Here are ten of our favorite spots to kick back with a drink, along with our suggestions for what to try. Location: Topeka Must try: County Seat Wheat, a light-bodied wheat ale Location: Salina Must try: Fire Engine Red, a malty American…

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7 Historic Kansas Theaters You Should Know

Apart from a girl with ruby slippers, tornadoes and a lot of agriculture, many visitors to Kansas may not know much about this Midwestern state. A thriving downtown scene in several of its cities—including historic theaters still in use—is just one draw the Sunflower State has to offer. Heading to…

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Visiting Kansas Off-Season

As the summer season comes to an end, the Sunflower State begins gearing up to offer Kansas visitors scenic autumn vistas and fascinating diversions. Traveling off-season in Kansas gives your vacation budget a break, as well! Not sure what to see and do during autumn in Kansas? These ideas will get…

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Cowboy Country

There’s a good reason why Kansas celebrates Home on the Range as its official song. Discover Old West adventure at guest ranches, living-history museums and dusty rodeo arenas. Living the Ranch Life A squeaky-clean version of cowboy life lives on at Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper on the outskirts of…

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Kansas Sports Museum Tells Stories through Memorabilia

The great track star Glenn Cunningham nearly died in a fire that burned the young boy’s legs so badly they almost were amputated. Told he wouldn’t walk again, the seven-year-old endured a year of incredible pain exercising until he could stand on his own, then walk, and finally run. The Elkhart…

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