Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Tue, 26 May 2026 23:05:07 +0000 Where to find Soccer Watch Parties in Kansas - 2026 /blog/stories/post/where-to-find-soccer-watch-parties-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/where-to-find-soccer-watch-parties-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/where-to-find-soccer-watch-parties-in-kansas/ Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Get ready to celebrate the world's largest sporting event by attending one of the many watch parties throughout the summer. Even if you aren't planning to attend one of the six games in Kansas City, you can still enjoy many of the ongoing watch parties for each of the 78 matches. If you're a sports

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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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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.

The

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Exploring the Cat Cafes of Kansas /blog/stories/post/exploring-the-cat-cafes-of-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/exploring-the-cat-cafes-of-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/exploring-the-cat-cafes-of-kansas/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0400

Calling all cat lovers to Kansas for the ultimate feline-friendly road trip! Over the past few years, cat cafes have been opening up across Kansas, and animal lovers of all types absolutely love them. This relatively new development has gained traction quickly, and now, many aspiring entrepreneurs

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9 of the Best Hikes In Kansas /blog/stories/post/9-of-the-best-hikes-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/9-of-the-best-hikes-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/9-of-the-best-hikes-in-kansas/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

When it comes to hiking, Kansas should be on every outdoor lover’s list. It’s the ideal place for day hikers or backpackers who want to cover some distance without the lung-busting thin air that comes with high-altitude treks, and the hundreds of miles of wilderness trails have a quiet peacefulness

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Supernatural Road Trip in Kansas /blog/stories/post/supernatural-road-trip-in-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/supernatural-road-trip-in-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/supernatural-road-trip-in-kansas/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

For fans of the CW show “Supernatural,” the road so far has ventured quite a bit into the Sunflower State. And after 15 seasons, the Winchester brothers, of Lawrence, have hung up their machetes, put their salt into shakers instead of bulk canisters, and pulled the jet black ’67 Chevy Impala into

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Olde Road Chronicles: Adventures of the KS MVC /blog/stories/post/olde-road-chronicles-adventures-of-the-ks-mvc/ /blog/stories/post/olde-road-chronicles-adventures-of-the-ks-mvc/#comments /blog/stories/post/olde-road-chronicles-adventures-of-the-ks-mvc/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Another week, another adventure for the Mobile Visitor Center! We kicked things off at the "mothership"—the Curtis Building in Topeka—where we restocked, swapped stories, and set out on the next leg of our journey.

First Stop: Kansas State Parks!

Our trek continued with a scenic stop at Kaw River

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Have the Friend Getaway of Your Dreams in Lawrence /blog/stories/post/have-the-friend-getaway-of-your-dreams-in-lawrence/ /blog/stories/post/have-the-friend-getaway-of-your-dreams-in-lawrence/#comments /blog/stories/post/have-the-friend-getaway-of-your-dreams-in-lawrence/ Sun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

In Lawrence, it feels as though all roads lead to ... and for good reason. The main drag through downtown brings University of Kansas students and locals together for creative sipping, dining and shopping. Free State Brewing Company is a Mass Street legend, having become the first legal

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Bleeding Kansas: A Tour of the War before the War /blog/stories/post/bleeding-kansas-a-tour-of-the-war-before-the-war/ /blog/stories/post/bleeding-kansas-a-tour-of-the-war-before-the-war/#comments /blog/stories/post/bleeding-kansas-a-tour-of-the-war-before-the-war/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500

A small two-story wooden building, a grassy meadow, a quiet park, a wooded valley between hills; these spots today are relatively unassuming and even banal at first appearance, but there was a time when these places in rural Kansas were the center of national attention. I visited several major sites

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Unwrapping the Joy: A Festive Shopping Guide Across Northeast Kansas /blog/stories/post/unwrapping-the-joy-a-festive-shopping-guide-across-northeast-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/unwrapping-the-joy-a-festive-shopping-guide-across-northeast-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/unwrapping-the-joy-a-festive-shopping-guide-across-northeast-kansas/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

As the Christmas season approaches, these charming towns transform into winter wonderlands, offering unique shopping experiences that go beyond the typical mall expedition. This Christmas, consider exploring local businesses for gifts that are as special as the season itself.

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