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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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…
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We know Kansas is a big place, so we’ve broken it down into 6 easy-to-explore regions. From the landscape to the history and everything in-between, each region provides you with a unique experience just waiting to be explored. We’ve provided you with a few ideas to get you started on your Northwest…
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The itch to travel doesn’t hibernate. Cooler weather keeps us indoors, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get out and explore during the cooler seasons. Take advantage of the sunny days and hit the Kansas roads with your friends and family. Your soul will thank you for it. Here are over 50 places to…
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Wind and water carved the rocky wonders and deep-cut canyons of this rugged region. Unpaved roads lead to astonishing phenomena in Kansas. Seuss-like towers appear on the horizon when traveling between Oakley and Scott City, but a closer look reveals the 70-foot-tall Niobrara chalk outcroppings…
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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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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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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…
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When a road-tripper first explores the state’s southwest corner, preconceived notions are blown away like an unwavering Kansas gust. They came out of nowhere: rugged red ridges punching through the horizon line after miles of flat prairie. The towering Gypsum Hills looked far from anything promised…
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Earlier this fall, I decided to take a weekend getaway to see the scenic landscapes of Northwest Kansas. The inspiration to finally visit this region came from joining the team at Kansas Tourism back in March of 2022. I soon was spending hours every week awing at the photography of some of our most…
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