Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Tue, 26 May 2026 23:17:09 +0000 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

]]> Find Your Perfect Kansas Byway, Then Embark on Your New Favorite Road Trip /blog/stories/post/find-your-perfect-kansas-byway-then-embark-on-your-new-favorite-road-trip/ /blog/stories/post/find-your-perfect-kansas-byway-then-embark-on-your-new-favorite-road-trip/#comments /blog/stories/post/find-your-perfect-kansas-byway-then-embark-on-your-new-favorite-road-trip/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A dozen (plus one) scenic and historic byways traverse Kansas—a year’s worth of monthly adventures in different parts of the state. Each of the routes (organized east to west) reveals fresh aspects of Kansas terrain, history, and culture. Where to start? Follow the flow chart below to find the byway

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

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.

]]> Rocky Roads: The 4 Byways of Western Kansas /blog/stories/post/rocky-roads-the-4-byways-of-western-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/rocky-roads-the-4-byways-of-western-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/rocky-roads-the-4-byways-of-western-kansas/ Sat, 27 May 2023 15:00:00 -0400

Explore canyons, badlands, mesas, and buttes on this perspective-shifting tour through the wild Kansas West.

Land And Sky Scenic Byway

88 Miles

Towns | St. Francis, Goodland, Sharon Springs

Canyons blanketed with rare plant species contrast with the plains on this agriculture-theme byway

]]> 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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