Barn Quilts of Kansas: Rural Art in Full Color
A rural art tradition thrives in towns and communities throughout Kansas Brightly painted geometric patterns mimicking stitched quilt blocks hang on barns and sheds throughout Kansas. These…
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Historic Rails: Where to Experience Kansas Train Museums
Interactive displays and working engines offer a hands-on look at the state’s railroading past Ride historic trains, tour vintage cabooses, and experience model railroads at these hands-on train…
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Stargazing in Kansas: Where the Night Sky Comes Alive
These stargazing experiences offer breathtaking views of the Kansas night sky When Matt and Laura Cunningham moved out of the suburbs, the couple quickly discovered the vantage point of their new…
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Festivals Fit for Royalty
Photography by Nick Krug Step into the 16th century with music, merriment and open-air theater at these fall Renaissance-style festivals All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely…
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Next Stop, Flavor!: Dining in Historic Railroad Depots
These historic depot stations provide a unique dining experience Once a bustling train station, the former Santa Fe depot in Leavenworth has transformed into a popular destination for hungry diners…
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Scenic Back Roads of Kansas
Where the Pavement Ends, the Adventure Begins: Kansas’ Most Breathtaking Off-the-Grid Drives CLARK COUNTY STATE FISHING LAKE DRIVE Minneola to Ashland Kansas offers countless back roads perfect for…
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Walk the Orphan Train Statue Trail in Concordia
Photography by Jason Dailey Pay tribute to the children of the Orphan Train Movement by walking the Statue Stroll in Concordia In 1924, 11-year-old Anna Fuchs feared she might not be adopted. She was…
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Victorian Tea Parties in Kansas
Photography Jason Dailey Victorian-era afternoon tea times set in charming locations throughout Kansas The Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site in Olathe will hold intimate, 1860s-style…
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Reasons We Love Kansas: Cemetery Art
Gravestones, statues, and sculptures across Kansas cemeteries reveal stories of devotion, artistry, and historical legacy. Across Kansas, cemeteries are home to more than headstones—they're open-air…
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Wild, Wild West: Travel the Gunsmoke Trail
For a taste of frontier life, follow this road trip through four Kansas cities featured in the iconic TV show Gunsmoke The camera pushes into a close-up of Matt Dillon, the gruff but honorable marshal…
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