Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Wed, 27 May 2026 02:30:44 +0000 Exploring the Unexpected - Historical Southeast Kansas /blog/stories/post/exploring-the-unexpected-historical-southeast-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/exploring-the-unexpected-historical-southeast-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/exploring-the-unexpected-historical-southeast-kansas/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

When people think of Kansas, they often overlook its deep history and rich cultural roots. However, Southeast Kansas can pleasantly surprise you. From coal mining towns to Route 66 stops, this area is filled with stories you might not expect. I recently explored Pittsburg and nearby communities, and

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Best places to Travel Solo in Southeast Kansas /blog/stories/post/best-places-to-travel-solo-in-southeast-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/best-places-to-travel-solo-in-southeast-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/best-places-to-travel-solo-in-southeast-kansas/ Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

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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Kansas fried chicken drives narrative of novel /blog/stories/post/kansas-fried-chicken-drives-narrative-of-novel/ /blog/stories/post/kansas-fried-chicken-drives-narrative-of-novel/#comments /blog/stories/post/kansas-fried-chicken-drives-narrative-of-novel/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The Real Story Behind 'The Chicken Sisters'

Chicken SistersIt’s a story that dates back to 1934. It’s been featured

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Intern Roadtrip /blog/stories/post/intern-roadtrip/ /blog/stories/post/intern-roadtrip/#comments /blog/stories/post/intern-roadtrip/ Mon, 11 Sep 2017 11:00:00 -0400

On Wednesday I drove an hour to Topeka from Manhattan, just as I had done every weekday for the majority of my summer. For 10 weeks I had the opportunity to intern with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s tourism division. When I pulled into the parking lot, I was met by the other

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