Kansas Pioneers of the Pitch
How our state laid the groundwork for American soccer Sporting Kansas City alumnus Matt Besler has always been proud of his home state. A Kansas native who grew up in Overland Park—and the first…
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Category: Reasons to Love Kansas
The Rosie Effect
More than eight decades after riveting B-29 bombers in Wichita, Connie Palacioz’s legacy still echoes in the skies—and in the spirit of a generation. Connie Palacioz has always been a hard worker. At…
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A Daring Dreamer from Kansas: How Amelia Earhart Became an Aviation Legend
How Amelia Earhart’s Kansas Childhood Shaped a World-Famous Pilot You’ve likely read the name Amelia Earhart in your history books. She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She…
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Off the Beaten Path: Quirky Kansas Roadside Attractions Worth the Stop
Photography by Doug Stremel From a giant toilet bowl in Lucas to graffiti-covered trucks and prairie oddities, these unforgettable Kansas pit stops turn road trips into stories. Road trips can lead…
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Kansas Museum of History Reopens: New Galleries & New Stories
After three years, the Kansas Museum of History is reopening with a reimagined visitor path, thematic galleries and fresh perspectives on beloved artifacts The Kansas Museum of History has reopened…
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Historic Rails: Where to Experience Kansas Train Museums
Interactive displays and working engines offer a hands-on look at the state’s railroading past Ride historic trains, tour vintage cabooses, and experience model railroads at these hands-on train…
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Torren Thomas: Inside the Creative Mind of a Kansas Illustrator
From superhero fan art to heartfelt portraits, Torren Thomas turns everyday subjects into extraordinary works. Torren Thomas is a caricature artist and illustrator—meaning his keen eye for detail…
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Scenic Back Roads of Kansas
Where the Pavement Ends, the Adventure Begins: Kansas’ Most Breathtaking Off-the-Grid Drives CLARK COUNTY STATE FISHING LAKE DRIVE Minneola to Ashland Kansas offers countless back roads perfect for…
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Flight of the Monarchs
As monarch butterflies migrate through the United States, the Monarch Watch research program teaches Kansans how to conserve their declining populations Kristen Baum, professor of ecology and…
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Walk the Orphan Train Statue Trail in Concordia
Photography by Jason Dailey Pay tribute to the children of the Orphan Train Movement by walking the Statue Stroll in Concordia In 1924, 11-year-old Anna Fuchs feared she might not be adopted. She was…
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