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Best places to Travel Solo in Southwest Kansas

Southwest Kansas offers much to the solo adventurer. From captivating landscapes to rich historical sites, this wild and wonderful region of the United States is an untapped treasure worth exploring. For a true taste of adventure, head to the area’s notable state parks, which offer something for…

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Make a Vacation Statement in Southwest Kansas

The Southwest region of Kansas beckons travelers with a blend of scenic beauty, history, and warm hospitality. Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of natural wonders, delve into the welcoming communities celebrating their heritage through local cuisine, festivals, and traditions, and experience the…

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Kansas Winter Roadtrip Ideas

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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Southwest Kansas: For the Legendary

Let your spirit roam freely across Great Plains history in Leoti, prairie art in Scott City, and cool water park waves in Liberal. The Wild West starts here. Follow the path of the pioneers at Cimarron National Grassland, home to the longest section of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail found on…

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Rocky Roads: The 4 Byways of Western Kansas

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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Headed West

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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Untamed Fun in Southwest Kansas

The wild spaces of southwest Kansas still cut loose today with captivating culture and genuine Western heritage. Towns corral their rowdy charm in bandits’ hideouts, Front Street gunfights, frontier forts, Old West museums and cavernous 109-foot-deep wells. Outside of town, life-filled landscapes…

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2022 Kansas Bucket List

22 Ways to Explore the Sunflower State in 2022 You'll fall in love with the charm of Kansas' small towns! Here's a few ideas to get you started, but make sure to explore our cities page to find more great communities! Who doesn't love a good party? These Kansas attractions and communities are…

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