A free spirit blows through the prairies and forested floodplains of Southeast Kansas. Travel along U.S. Route 160, and you’ll find a town named “Independence,” a fitting tribute to the region’s pioneering heart. And that’s just the beginning. Solo travelers can embrace this emboldened, carefree way…
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For the solo adventurer, there's lots to love about South Central Kansas. The vibrant region has big open skies, radiant wetlands exploding with wildlife, and prairies waiting for you to explore. It's a land of pure discovery for the seekers, making it one of the best solo travel destinations to…
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The Northwest region of Kansas is the ultimate playground for curious travelers. Here, solo road trippers can get lost in all the right ways by exploring some of the state's most incredible drives, boasting amazing scenery, historical sites, and natural wonderlands that are begging to be uncovered…
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Kansas’ largest city refers to itself as the Heart of the Country and, precise map coordinates aside, local love swells just about everywhere you look. Named after a Native American tribe, Wichita honors its roots at Keeper of the Plains, a 44-foot-tall steel sculpture by Blackbear Bosin. At this…
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Kansas’ byways give you 12 ways to experience diverse geology and small-town destinations. 88 miles Towns: St. Francis, Goodland, Sharon Springs Along America’s first agriculture-themed byway, the summer months shine with golden wheat fields and the bursting sunflower bloom in August. All year long…
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I’ve been to Maxwell Wildlife Refuge a handful of times, but this visit has been my favorite thus far. I think the warm, spring sun was just as appreciated by me as the wildlife that calls Maxwell home because as I made my way into the refuge, I was greeted by bison and elk even before approaching…
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An open field under brilliant blue Kansas skies. A meandering creek. Rock wall fences. The weathered barn still standing against the wind. The old farmstead, gone silent for now. What stories could they tell us? What have they seen on these 80 acres as generations of families have come and gone…
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America’s favorite pastime is alive and well in Kansas’ largest city, Wichita. If you’re planning on going to an upcoming Wichita Wind Surge game at Riverfront Stadium and looking for things to do, places to eat and nearby hotels, you’ll find plenty of choices! We’ve put together a list of suggested…
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Farm-fresh ingredients find their way onto menus across the countryside and cityscapes of The Sunflower State. Here are three handpicked favorites from each of the state’s six regions. This was written in collaboration with Cecilia Harris, Debbie Leckron Miller, Lauren Sieben, and Gary Thompson…
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We know Kansas is a big place, so we’ve broken it down into 6 easy-to-explore regions. From the landscape to the history and everything in between, each region provides you with a unique experience just waiting to be explored. We’ve provided you with a few ideas to get you started on your Southeast…
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