Blog https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/ Blog Fri, 06 Sep 2024 02:48:16 +0000 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

]]> Haunted Houses in Atchison Kansas – Things That Go Bump in the Night https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/haunted-houses-in-atchison-kansas-things-that-go-bump-in-the-night/ https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/haunted-houses-in-atchison-kansas-things-that-go-bump-in-the-night/#comments https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/haunted-houses-in-atchison-kansas-things-that-go-bump-in-the-night/ Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Atchison, Kansas is known as the most haunted town in the United States. I recently visited the town and explored some of the haunted sites. Here's what I found and what you need to know if you're planning to visit Atchison, Kansas. Atchison is a small town on the Missouri River, located about 50

]]> 10 Fall Drives in Kansas That Will Cure Your Fall Fever https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/10-fall-drives-in-kansas-that-will-cure-your-fall-fever/ https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/10-fall-drives-in-kansas-that-will-cure-your-fall-fever/#comments https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/10-fall-drives-in-kansas-that-will-cure-your-fall-fever/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:00:00 -0400

2023 PEAK FALL FOLIAGE IN KANSAS

Kansas' fall foliage is usually most visible just before and after Halloween in late October and early November. The northern half of the state will begin to see leaves change in early to mid-October (October 10-17), while the trees located in the southern half will

]]> 11 Places to See on Your Next Drive Across Kansas (and Why You Should Stop) https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/11-places-to-see-on-your-next-drive-across-kansas-and-why-you-should-stop/ https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/11-places-to-see-on-your-next-drive-across-kansas-and-why-you-should-stop/#comments https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/11-places-to-see-on-your-next-drive-across-kansas-and-why-you-should-stop/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400

If you love spending time exploring nature, look no further than Clinton State Park. Just a couple miles outside of Lawrence, the park has anything and everything you might want to do. You’ll find an 11-hole disc golf course, 25 miles of hiking and biking trails, including a five-mile cross-country

]]> Escape to Cottonwood Falls and Strong City: Kansas’ Best-Kept Secret https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/escape-to-cottonwood-falls-and-strong-city-kansas-best-kept-secret/ https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/escape-to-cottonwood-falls-and-strong-city-kansas-best-kept-secret/#comments https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/escape-to-cottonwood-falls-and-strong-city-kansas-best-kept-secret/ Sun, 10 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Cottonwood Falls and Strong City make up the heart of the beautiful Flint Hills, marked by miles of amber tall grass unique to the Midwest and Kansas. The two centrally located cities are about a 10-minute drive apart, but both have a rich history and landmarks worth a drive for the Flint Hills

]]> Coast through History: The 4 Byways of Eastern Kansas https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/coast-through-history-the-4-byways-of-eastern-kansas/ https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/coast-through-history-the-4-byways-of-eastern-kansas/#comments https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/coast-through-history-the-4-byways-of-eastern-kansas/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0400
"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
]]> Hidden Gems in Kansas: Why North Central Kansas should be your next trip https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/hidden-gems-in-kansas-why-north-central-kansas-should-be-your-next-trip/ https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/hidden-gems-in-kansas-why-north-central-kansas-should-be-your-next-trip/#comments https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/hidden-gems-in-kansas-why-north-central-kansas-should-be-your-next-trip/ Sat, 05 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

When it comes to planning your next vacation, North Central Kansas might not be the first destination that comes to mind. However, this often-overlooked region is brimming with charm, natural beauty, and unique attractions that make it a worthy contender for your travel itinerary. From historic

]]> Join Us For The Flint Hills Feast https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/join-us-for-the-flint-hills-feast/ https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/join-us-for-the-flint-hills-feast/#comments https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/join-us-for-the-flint-hills-feast/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0400
A perfect summer evening under the stars in the heart of the Flint Hills, with a drink in hand and tastings of Kansas products in the other: Welcome to the first Flint Hills Feast!

Join hosts Arturo & Wrenn Pacheco of Pacheco Beef and Lauren Grier of The Curious Plate for an unforgettable evening of

]]> Rocky Roads: The 4 Byways of Western Kansas https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/rocky-roads-the-4-byways-of-western-kansas/ https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/rocky-roads-the-4-byways-of-western-kansas/#comments https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/rocky-roads-the-4-byways-of-western-kansas/ Sat, 27 May 2023 15:00:00 -0400

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

]]> Flint Hills Forays https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/flint-hills-forays/ https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/flint-hills-forays/#comments https://www.travelks.com/blog/stories/post/flint-hills-forays/ Sun, 21 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Get glimpses of a time when grasslands covered much of Kansas—and the continent

"The unspoiled, nearly treeless expanses of the Flint Hills represent a natural beauty not found anywhere else."
Flint Hillls Discovery Center_Blaine MoatsPhotography by Blaine Moats

Things To Do

Feel the wind in your face and watch smoke from a prairie fire

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