Articles /kansas-magazine/articles/ Articles Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:05:29 +0000 Native Grasses in Kansas /kansas-magazine/articles/post/native-grasses-in-kansas/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/native-grasses-in-kansas/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/native-grasses-in-kansas/ Tue, 28 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

A moth sits on an orange milkweed plant

Save money and the planet with these backyard grasses

The subtle beauty of dusk is one of the best times to appreciate the sights and sounds of the Kansas prairie. The landscapes, native grasses and

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Floating Down the Kaw /kansas-magazine/articles/post/floating-down-the-kaw/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/floating-down-the-kaw/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/floating-down-the-kaw/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400

ksm-kayak-riverPhotography by Michael Pearce

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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Biking Kansas with Jonathan Groene /kansas-magazine/articles/post/biking-kansas-with-jonathan-groene/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/biking-kansas-with-jonathan-groene/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/biking-kansas-with-jonathan-groene/ Tue, 31 May 2022 11:00:00 -0400

mom and daughter biking around a lake

Photography provided by ¸£ÀûÉ©

Jonathan Groene is an experienced bike-packer who has biked the Continental Divide. He also savors adventures closer to his home, such as biking the width of

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Paddling Kansas with Blair Sutton /kansas-magazine/articles/post/paddling-kansas-with-blair-sutton/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/paddling-kansas-with-blair-sutton/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/paddling-kansas-with-blair-sutton/ Tue, 31 May 2022 11:00:00 -0400

kayakers paddling on lake at sunset

Photography by ¸£ÀûÉ©

Blair Sutton loves all sorts of outdoor adventure, including kayaking the lakes and rivers of Kansas. It’s a sport that benefits from repeat, year-round trips along

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Hiking Kansas with Stephen Garlow /kansas-magazine/articles/post/hiking-kansas-with-stephen-garlow/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/hiking-kansas-with-stephen-garlow/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/hiking-kansas-with-stephen-garlow/ Tue, 31 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400

couple and dog hiking red sandstone rocksPhotography from ¸£ÀûÉ©, at Kanopolis State Park

Stephen Garlow is a lifelong outdoors person and an avid hiker. “I’ve never had any trouble finding a place to hike,” he says of the network

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What to Know about Crappie Fishing in Kansas /kansas-magazine/articles/post/what-to-know-about-crappie-fishing-in-kansas/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/what-to-know-about-crappie-fishing-in-kansas/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/what-to-know-about-crappie-fishing-in-kansas/ Wed, 25 May 2022 15:00:00 -0400

girl in kayak holding a fish

Photography Michael Pearce

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

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Four Great Fall Trails /kansas-magazine/articles/post/four-great-fall-trails/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/four-great-fall-trails/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/four-great-fall-trails/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Kanopolis State Park

(Photo Location: Kanopolis State Park)

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.

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Summer Catfish: Catching the Most this Season /kansas-magazine/articles/post/summer-catfish-catching-the-most-this-season/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/summer-catfish-catching-the-most-this-season/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/summer-catfish-catching-the-most-this-season/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 14:00:00 -0400

Summer Catfish

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’

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Reasons We Love Kansas: Golfing /kansas-magazine/articles/post/reasons-we-love-kansas-golfing/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/reasons-we-love-kansas-golfing/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/reasons-we-love-kansas-golfing/ Tue, 09 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0400
Sand Creek Golf Course

BUFFALO DUNES GOLF COURSE

Garden City

Ranked the top municipally owned golf course in Kansas by Golf Digest, Buffalo Dunes also earned accolades from Golf, Golfweek and Travel & Leisure magazines

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First Day Hikes at Kansas State Parks /kansas-magazine/articles/post/first-day-hikes-at-kansas-state-parks/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/first-day-hikes-at-kansas-state-parks/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/first-day-hikes-at-kansas-state-parks/ Fri, 21 Dec 2018 10:00:00 -0500
If you're looking for a refreshing and memorable way to welcome in the New Year, we recommend a First Day Hike (Jan 1st) at one of Kansas' State Parks. Every year state parks invite visitors to
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