Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Tue, 26 May 2026 22:31:13 +0000 Getting Away from it all - Small Towns within 1 hour of KC /blog/stories/post/getting-away-from-it-all-small-towns-within-1-hour-of-kc/ /blog/stories/post/getting-away-from-it-all-small-towns-within-1-hour-of-kc/#comments /blog/stories/post/getting-away-from-it-all-small-towns-within-1-hour-of-kc/ Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Just beyond the bright lights and busy streets of Kansas City are dozens of small towns that are perfect for getting away from all of the action this summer. To many visitors' surprise, many of the small towns in Kansas are filled with incredibly historic downtowns, easy access to scenic byways,

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Things to do this Memorial Day Weekend /blog/stories/post/things-to-do-this-memorial-day-weekend/ /blog/stories/post/things-to-do-this-memorial-day-weekend/#comments /blog/stories/post/things-to-do-this-memorial-day-weekend/ Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Memorial Day Weekend is coming up, and it's easily one of the best weekends to travel around the Sunflower State. As May comes to an end, and the seasons begin to transition away from spring and into summer, Kansas is usually experiencing the nicest (or stormiest) weather of the year. Whether you're

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Spring Turkey Hunting - A Classic Kansas Experience /blog/stories/post/spring-turkey-hunting-a-classic-kansas-experience/ /blog/stories/post/spring-turkey-hunting-a-classic-kansas-experience/#comments /blog/stories/post/spring-turkey-hunting-a-classic-kansas-experience/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Spring turkey hunting is one of the most anticipated hunting seasons of the year in Kansas. Not only does the spring season bring comfortable outdoor temperatures, but it also offers scenic views of the newly revived prairie landscape. Few experiences compare to watching the Kansas countryside

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12 Kansas Off-Roading, Jeep, and ORV Trails /blog/stories/post/kansas-off-roading-jeep-and-orv-trails/ /blog/stories/post/kansas-off-roading-jeep-and-orv-trails/#comments /blog/stories/post/kansas-off-roading-jeep-and-orv-trails/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Kansas is known for its wide-open spaces, but trust us when we say our spaces aren't always flat. Ride along the roads less traveled in Kansas, and you’ll find that there’s some great terrain to put your ORV to use. Don’t believe us? See for yourself. Whether you’re gunning for a mud-slinging

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Spring Festivals in Kansas - 2026 /blog/stories/post/spring-festivals-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/spring-festivals-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/spring-festivals-in-kansas/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Get ready for Spring in Kansas by attending one of the state's many seasonal festivals! Witness each community's parks and downtown areas transform into cultural hubs for art, food, and music. Check out live music performances, attend one of the state's tulip festivals, or enjoy strolling through

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What did Kansas look like in 1776? /blog/stories/post/what-did-kansas-look-like-in-1776/ /blog/stories/post/what-did-kansas-look-like-in-1776/#comments /blog/stories/post/what-did-kansas-look-like-in-1776/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Kansas in 1776

If you were to time-travel to 1776, you'd find that when America declared independence, Kansas, like most states, wasn't part of the original 13 colonies. In fact, when the Declaration of Independence was signed, Kansas was under the dominion of the Spanish Empire. Yet the story of

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Things to do in March /blog/stories/post/things-to-do-in-march/ /blog/stories/post/things-to-do-in-march/#comments /blog/stories/post/things-to-do-in-march/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

March is a month full of activities in Kansas. The weather can still be chilly, but as the days go by, the outside temperatures will gradually rise into the mid-50s, 60s, and even 70s! If you like art and music, then get ready because March is jam-packed with many new art exhibits and live concerts.

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Learn About Irish Roots in Kansas /blog/stories/post/st-patricks-day-events-learn-about-irish-roots-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/st-patricks-day-events-learn-about-irish-roots-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/st-patricks-day-events-learn-about-irish-roots-in-kansas/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500

St Patrick's Day 2026

We hope everyone had fun celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Kansas. Check back here next February to see when 2027 events will be announced.

History of Irish Immigration to Kansas

Kansas' history is full of Irish roots, with many communities across the state having significant

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Visiting the 4 Corners of Kansas /blog/stories/post/visiting-the-4-corners-of-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/visiting-the-4-corners-of-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/visiting-the-4-corners-of-kansas/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500

Located at each of the 4 corners of Kansas is an attraction for visitors... really! If you manage to drive to the extreme ends of each region within Kansas, you'll be near some of the most interesting places you can find in the entire state. If you love nature and observing the contrasting

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Visiting Aviation Museums in Kansas /blog/stories/post/visiting-aviation-museums-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/visiting-aviation-museums-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/visiting-aviation-museums-in-kansas/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0500

The Kansas Aviation Museum, located in Wichita, is a masterpiece of an attraction. The museum itself is a beautiful building that, aside from being photo-worthy, was actually once the original airport of Wichita! Combine that with the largest collection of aircraft on display in the state of Kansas,

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