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Where To Ride Motorcycles in Kansas

There is a debate over which is the best part of riding a motorcycle. Some will say it’s the ride. The freedom and open air are therapeutic. Others find their joy in the destination, the places you visit and the people you share the experiences with make a motorcycle the only way to travel. The…

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Nature’s Pathways: The 4 Byways of Central Kansas

Post Rock Scenic Byway Wilson, Lucas 18 Miles Settlers on the treeless prairie built miles of fencing using limestone posts and left a legacy of creative artistry. The World’s Largest Czech Egg, measuring 20x15 feet and painted brightly in traditional Czech patterns, towers over smaller decorated…

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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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Scenic Wonders in Northwest Kansas

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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Chill along the Glacial Hills Scenic Byway

Horse around at the C.W. Parker Carousel Museum in Leavenworth by riding the ponies of a restored 1913 model made by Parker’s then-world-famous local company. Singer Melissa Etheridge, a Leavenworth native, donated a vintage band organ. The military town’s diverse culinary scene includes First Taste…

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One Tank Road Trips: Pittsburg State University

We’re still early in the fall semester, so you might still feel new to the city and surrounding area… Or you might even be entering your senior year and looking for new grounds to explore. The average gas tank is going to get you about 375 miles of driving around, so we’ll be looking at locations…

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4 Day Kansas Road Trip Itinerary

It has always been my goal to travel to new places and share those experiences with my kids. Our first time in the Midwest, we decided to visit the beautiful state of Kansas! Kansas is truly underrated, and there is so much to see and explore. We took a 4-day road trip through the state, starting in…

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Explore Post Rock Country

Post-rock fences were utilized to protect crops and livestock over 40,000 miles of open country in Kansas in the mid-to late 1800s into the 1920s when trees and lumber were scarce. The widespread prevalence of post-rock fencing and stone posthouses created a landscape and culture permeated with the…

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