A free spirit blows through the prairies and forested floodplains of Southeast Kansas. Travel along U.S. Route 160, and you’ll find a town named “Independence,” a fitting tribute to the region’s pioneering heart. And that’s just the beginning. Solo travelers can embrace this emboldened, carefree way…
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"Topography formed by glaciers, roads lined with limestone, and routes paved with vibrant stories define these bucket-list trips." 63 MILES TOWNS: LEAVENWORTH, ATCHISON, Highland, Troy, White Cloud "Rolling hills, rock-strewn valleys, and fertile farmland created by receding glaciers pair with a…
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Plan Your Vacation! January 28 is National Plan Your Vacation Day, and while it might take more than a day to sort through all the options the beautiful state of Kansas offers, it marks the perfect occasion to get started! It's also the day before Kansas Day, which is when Kansans celebrate their…
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Ready to grab your kiddos and hit the road? Below is a list of 10 family-friendly Kansas destinations: Kansas City Metro Kansas City Metro is a great spare-of-the-moment vacation. Throw some overnight bags in the car and enjoy a stay at Great Wolf Lodge, Kansas City’s premiere indoor waterpark…
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Road-trippers normally dread close encounters with tow trucks, but not at Cars on the Route in Galena. Stop by to see Tow Tater, the 1951 International boom truck that provided vehicular inspiration for Tow Mater in Disney·Pixar’s animated classic Cars. Just down the street, Gearhead Curios, located…
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On Wednesday I drove an hour to Topeka from Manhattan, just as I had done every weekday for the majority of my summer. For 10 weeks I had the opportunity to intern with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s tourism division. When I pulled into the parking lot, I was met by the other…
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