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Category: Travel

Honky-Tonk Magic in Emporia: Bourbon Cowboy Brings the Beat

By Susan Kraus on Jul. 15, 2025

Photography by Dave Leiker A honky-tonk in downtown Emporia is drawing people to the dance floor for some good ol’ fashioned fun Honky-tonk. It’s a word you’ve likely heard, but what exactly does it…

Under the Stars

By Beccy Tanner on Jul. 14, 2025

Photography by Doug Stremel Kansas’ brilliant night sky is the stuff of dreamers and visionaries Although the weather was dreary and soggy when Horace Greeley, the editor of the New York Tribune…

Scenic Back Roads of Kansas

By Cecilia Harris on May. 16, 2025

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…

The Land Speaks: Pawnee Indian Museum

By Rex Buchanan on May. 13, 2025

Photography by Tanner Colvin Rex Buchanan, director emeritus of the Kansas Geological Survey, goes on a thoughtful exploration of the Pawnee Indian Museum State Historic Site in Republic At the end of…

Walk the Orphan Train Statue Trail in Concordia

By Cecilia Harris on May. 07, 2025

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…

a green grass hill with orange wildflowers. People are standing on top of the hill. One man has is arms out to the side

Wildflower Walks in the Flint Hills

By Nick Spacek on Apr. 24, 2025

Photography by Amy Meng Treks through the Flint Hills let visitors reconnect with nature Without a doubt, the best artist in Kansas is Mother Nature. Her palette is bright and bold with eye-popping…

illustration of two aliens in a spaceship looking down at a town

Now Entering: 'Dimemsion G' aka Geneseo

By Amber Fraley on Apr. 10, 2025

Illustration by Torren Thomas Geneseo hosts an interplanetary party For three years, Geneseo has hosted the Kansas UFO Day Festival, a celebration that draws on the area’s legends and historic…

a wide angle of wall mural on the side of a building, it's vibrant colors of pinks, blues and purples.

Big, Bold & Beautiful: Murals Across Kansas

By Deborah Walker on Apr. 09, 2025

Kansas is home to nearly 500 vibrant murals that turn public spaces into powerful works of art. From rural silos to downtown walls, these large-scale creations celebrate local history, creativity…

art sculptures, made out of concrete, fence around a stone cabin

Tour de Art: Kansas Grassroots & Folkart

By Kelly Ludwig on Apr. 08, 2025

Discover mechanical marvels and whimsical creatures in this Midwestern capital for folkart Kansas has long been a surprising haven for visionary folk artists who transform everyday materials into…

a man in a train engineer uniform sticks his head out of a train window. He is smiling at the camera

Dinner Trains Embrace Kansas History

By Meta Newell West on Apr. 07, 2025

Photography by Dave Mayes (Courtsey of Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau) The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad transports passengers to the golden age of rail travel with classic dining experiences…