Blog https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/ Blog Fri, 06 Sep 2024 02:20:11 +0000 Things to do in Burlington, Kansas https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/things-to-do-in-burlington-kansas/ https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/things-to-do-in-burlington-kansas/#comments https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/things-to-do-in-burlington-kansas/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Restaurants

There are a multitude of delicious places to get a bite to eat in Burlington. Fun fact - the town is home to three Mexican restaurants; Cilantros, Across the Borders, and Señor Patron! All three of them are excellent choices for dinner or a great lunch. There are also two lovely coffee

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Things to do this Memorial Day Weekend https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/things-to-do-this-memorial-day-weekend/ https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/things-to-do-this-memorial-day-weekend/#comments https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/things-to-do-this-memorial-day-weekend/ Tue, 21 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Memorial Day Weekend is coming up! This is one of the best weekends to travel around the state! The weather in Kansas during late May can be some of the nicest (or stormiest) times of the year! While we attract many avid storm-chasers to the area, I wouldn't recommend risking it unless you know what

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Good Day Kansas Explores: Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, Canton https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-maxwell-wildlife-refuge-canton/ https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-maxwell-wildlife-refuge-canton/#comments https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-maxwell-wildlife-refuge-canton/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400

I’ve been to Maxwell Wildlife Refuge a handful of times, but this visit has been my favorite thus far. I think the warm, spring sun was just as appreciated by me as the wildlife that calls Maxwell home because as I made my way into the refuge, I was greeted by bison and elk even before approaching

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Join an Archeological Excavation in Southeast Kansas: KATP Field School https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/join-an-archeological-excavation-in-southeast-kansas-katp-field-school/ https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/join-an-archeological-excavation-in-southeast-kansas-katp-field-school/#comments https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/join-an-archeological-excavation-in-southeast-kansas-katp-field-school/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

An open field under brilliant blue Kansas skies. A meandering creek. Rock wall fences. The weathered barn still standing against the wind. The old farmstead, gone silent for now. What stories could they tell us? What have they seen on these 80 acres as generations of families have come and gone

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Elevate Your Vacation with a stay in a Kansas Tree House https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/elevate-your-vacation-kansas-tree-house/ https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/elevate-your-vacation-kansas-tree-house/#comments https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/elevate-your-vacation-kansas-tree-house/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Kansas, where vast plains meet endless skies, you can elevate your stay by choosing a unique lodging experience that will have you sleeping among the Kanas stars. Surrounded by nature's beauty, expect to wake up to the soft glow of the sun filtering through the leaves and drift off to sleep

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Partial Solar Eclipse 2024 Viewing Events https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/partial-solar-eclipse-2024-viewing-events/ https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/partial-solar-eclipse-2024-viewing-events/#comments https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/partial-solar-eclipse-2024-viewing-events/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0400

It’s likely you’ve heard people gearing up, prepping, and getting excited for the once in a lifetime event happening April 8, 2024: the Total Solar Eclipse. The last total solar eclipse to cross North America was in 2017, and while Kansas may not be in the path of totality this time, that doesn’t

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Where to See Tulips in Kansas https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/where-to-see-tulips-in-kansas/ https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/where-to-see-tulips-in-kansas/#comments https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/where-to-see-tulips-in-kansas/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Spring is the time when the world comes alive with vibrant colors and sweet scents. One of the most iconic spring flowers is the tulip, and Kansas is no stranger to this floral beauty. If you're looking to enjoy the beauty of tulips in full bloom, there's no better time than the spring tulip season

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Mushroom Hunting In Kansas https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/morel-support/ https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/morel-support/#comments https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/morel-support/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Mushroom Hunting in Kansas

Kansans typically keep a close eye on the skies. But when mid-March rolls around, a secret society of foragers turns their eyes to the earth. These mysterious few have been dreaming of their elusive prey for weeks. The weather watch, check soil temps, and peruse online

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El Dorado is Kansas’s Budget-Friendly Spring Break Destination https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/el-dorado-is-kansass-budget-friendly-spring-break-destination/ https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/el-dorado-is-kansass-budget-friendly-spring-break-destination/#comments https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/el-dorado-is-kansass-budget-friendly-spring-break-destination/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Finding the perfect spring break location can be tricky for families with elementary-aged children. Long car rides, expensive hotels, and packed tourist attractions are not ideal for parents of young children on a budget. Don’t let the kids spend their few precious days out of school indoors playing

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Good Day Kansas Explores: Lehigh Portland State Park in Iola https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-lehigh-portland-state-park-in-iola/ https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-lehigh-portland-state-park-in-iola/#comments https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-lehigh-portland-state-park-in-iola/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Kansas’ newest state park adds to the prolific trail systems found in Southeast Kansas making the region a top destination for outdoor adventurers. Lehigh Portland State Park is the 29th State Park in Kansas, with over 13 miles of well-maintained trails, it offers a perfect escape from the hustle

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