Believe the hype—Lake Kanopolis receives much-deserved national attention

Lake Kanopolis, just minutes away from hyper-busy Interstates 70 and 35, has been getting some national love lately. In

It’s no surprise motorists often slow as they top a small rise off Highway 156 between Jetmore and Garden City. Before them appears a sight so stunning that many might think it a mirage.

Seemingly out

With the right gear and techniques, you can catch Kansas’ best-tasting fish during the spring spawn

Kansas’ fertile waters provide excellent fishing year-round, but there’s no better time to fish

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Reported sightings of the elusive mountain lion have risen in Kansas, sparking a debate about their presence in the state

Possibly, no three words incite lively conversation as

Two neighboring wildlife areas in central Kansas offer some of the nation’s best viewing for migratory birds

Timothy Barksdale has seen most of the best wildlife viewing locations in the world. He’s

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State programs, nonprofit groups and outdoor equipment suppliers have made it easy to explore and enjoy a treasured waterway

Growing up in the early 1980s, Dawn Buehler

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Who's ready to fish? A Kansas spring provides fishing opportunities for both new and seasoned anglers

Kansas’ spring spawn is arguably the state’s biggest fishing event

With temperatures cooling and fall foliage colors reaching their peak, autumn is an excellent time to hike or cycle any of Kansas’ 4,000-plus miles of trails.

Last year’s flooding was a nightmare for Kansas anglers, making many boat ramps and favorite fishing holes inaccessible for months.

Yet that same high water created plenty of shelter and favorable

Summer is prime time for catching channel catfish in Kansas. The whiskered fish thrive in thousands of waters, angling techniques are simple, and state wildlife officials are working to up anglers’