Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Wed, 27 May 2026 01:41:35 +0000 A World of Wonder Lies Just off Interstate-70. Here’s How to Plan Your Exit Strategy /blog/stories/post/a-world-of-wonder-lies-just-off-interstate-70-heres-how-to-plan-your-exit-strategy/ /blog/stories/post/a-world-of-wonder-lies-just-off-interstate-70-heres-how-to-plan-your-exit-strategy/#comments /blog/stories/post/a-world-of-wonder-lies-just-off-interstate-70-heres-how-to-plan-your-exit-strategy/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Cruise through epic landscapes, peruse indie shops in enchanting downtowns, and enjoy the pastoral views at a tucked-away spa. As you drive along Interstate-70, Kansas’ main west-east stretch, pull off at these nearby attractions and prepare to have any preconceived freeway notions shattered.

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Visiting Kansas? Here are the Asian Restaurants you have to try /blog/stories/post/visiting-kansas-here-are-the-asian-restaurants-you-have-to-try/ /blog/stories/post/visiting-kansas-here-are-the-asian-restaurants-you-have-to-try/#comments /blog/stories/post/visiting-kansas-here-are-the-asian-restaurants-you-have-to-try/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0400

Kansas is full of places to eat with food from all over the world. Over the past half-century, Kansas has welcomed a lot of various cultures from the Asian continent, and with that have come numerous restaurants and eating establishments, adding new flavors to the state and contributing to the

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History Meets Present-Day Charm in this German-Influenced College Town /blog/stories/post/history-meets-present-day-charm-in-this-german-influenced-college-town/ /blog/stories/post/history-meets-present-day-charm-in-this-german-influenced-college-town/#comments /blog/stories/post/history-meets-present-day-charm-in-this-german-influenced-college-town/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

At Fort Hays State Historic Site, limestone buildings that housed the U.S. Army during the 19th century pierce a quiet prairie backdrop. To imagine it as a supply depot during the American Indian Wars, watch the site’s short film Clash of Cultures before embarking on a tour of artifacts and

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How to Time Travel through Hays /blog/stories/post/how-to-time-travel-through-hays/ /blog/stories/post/how-to-time-travel-through-hays/#comments /blog/stories/post/how-to-time-travel-through-hays/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Along and near the brick streets of downtown, 25 bronze plaques comprise the Historic Hays Walking Tour, giving a glimpse of local life and its characters (such as Gen. George Armstrong Custer) from the 1860s to the 1880s.

The story continues at Fort Hays State Historic Site, where four original

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Top 10 Kansas items to put on your shopping list /blog/stories/post/top-10-kansas-items-to-put-on-your-shopping-list/ /blog/stories/post/top-10-kansas-items-to-put-on-your-shopping-list/#comments /blog/stories/post/top-10-kansas-items-to-put-on-your-shopping-list/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Are you not quite finished with holiday shopping? Kansas has some serious shops to celebrate. Explore unique Kansas gifts and charming stories – in person or online. Give someone you love something special from Kansas.

The Wheat State Wine Company began in 2008 when they planted their first vines on

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AWEsome Kansas: Monument Rocks, Little Jerusalem & Battle Canyon /blog/stories/post/awesome-kansas-monument-rocks-little-jerusalem-battle-canyon/ /blog/stories/post/awesome-kansas-monument-rocks-little-jerusalem-battle-canyon/#comments /blog/stories/post/awesome-kansas-monument-rocks-little-jerusalem-battle-canyon/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Kansas intriguingly calls out to the curious, to the wide-eyed wanderers, to the dreamers, to the storytellers, and we are among them. Are you?

Beckoned south, as if tapped on the shoulder by a wistful child, we packed our bags and set off for a Kansas road trip via the I-70. Of course, we had no

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Uncovering Small Town Northwest Kansas: Hays, Goodland & Wakeeney /blog/stories/post/uncovering-small-town-northwest-kansas-hays-goodland-wakeeney/ /blog/stories/post/uncovering-small-town-northwest-kansas-hays-goodland-wakeeney/#comments /blog/stories/post/uncovering-small-town-northwest-kansas-hays-goodland-wakeeney/ Sun, 20 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0400

The only thing better than exploring the delightfully unexpected landscapes of Northwest Kansas is connecting with the people who surround them.

Monument Rocks & Castle Rock, Little Jerusalem State Park, and Battle Canyon are all remote places with limited services, lodging, and food options.

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Good Day Kansas Explores: Shiloh Vineyard & Winery, WaKeeney /blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-shiloh-vineyard-winery-wakeeney/ /blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-shiloh-vineyard-winery-wakeeney/#comments /blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-shiloh-vineyard-winery-wakeeney/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400

If I have learned anything about my travels through Northwest Kansas, it’s that you are never far away from an unexpected and hidden gem. Shiloh Vineyard & Winery is just that for the WaKeeney area. Like many attractions in the region, a few miles on gravel roads will lead you to some of the

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Ready-made Kansas Adventures /blog/stories/post/ready-made-kansas-adventures/ /blog/stories/post/ready-made-kansas-adventures/#comments /blog/stories/post/ready-made-kansas-adventures/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500

Plan Your Vacation!

January 28 is National Plan Your Vacation Day, and while it might take more than a day to sort through all the options the beautiful state of Kansas offers, it marks the perfect occasion to get started! It's also the day before Kansas Day, which is when Kansans celebrate their

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10 Places for a Quick Kansas Getaway /blog/stories/post/10-places-for-a-quick-kansas-getaway/ /blog/stories/post/10-places-for-a-quick-kansas-getaway/#comments /blog/stories/post/10-places-for-a-quick-kansas-getaway/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Ready to grab your kiddos and hit the road? Below is a list of 10 family-friendly Kansas destinations:

Kansas City Metro

Kansas City Metro is a great spare-of-the-moment vacation. Throw some overnight bags in the car and enjoy a stay at Great Wolf Lodge, Kansas City’s premiere indoor waterpark

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