Photography by Jason Dailey

From Lenexa to Wichita to Manhattan, indoor and cold-weather markets are keeping Kansas communities connected to local growers—even in the heart of winter.

Cold weather

Photography by Nick Krug

Travel home for the holidays in Holton

Spark your holiday spirit with an evening at Holton’s Small Town Christmas.

On December 9, visitors can expect to find the historic

If you plan to visit Lil Grizz or Joy (who goes by “Mizz Grizz”), you are instructed to just come on in the front door and stomp on the floor a few times. That is because they spend most of their

Photography courtesy of W.H. Ranch Dungarees

Authentic, Kansas-made Western wear from the Dungaree Dude

For many, the name “Kansas” evokes images of the West: cattle drives, ranches, sunsets over the

Photography by Kevin Anderson

A Merriam violin maker creates instruments for professional and beginner musicians

“I was making violins at night and on the weekends and restoring one-quarter to

Photography: Dave Leiker

Drawing on fresh, local supplies and a heritage of meat production, small Kansas businesses produce some of the nation’s best jerky

Rich in protein, low in calories,

Old-time, independent grocery stores are often an anchor of the neighborhoods and communities they serve. In Cuba, for example, the Cuba Cash Store has sold food staples and other goods to the

Sgt. C’s Leathers in Wichita supplies motorcyclists with leather clothing and accessories, but beyond that it is a gathering place. Around owner Irona Cliver’s table and chairs, riders build