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Cool Curiosities of Northwest Kansas

Our specialty is the unconventional. Astonishing outdoor experiences that defy presumptions. Rock formations that tower over our skylines. Museums filled with wonder. Charming communities begging to be photographed. Things happen when adventure leads you off the beaten path. The beauty of exploring…

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Seek and Find Adventure in South Central Kansas

Open skies are for exploring. The earth is for sustaining. The water is for refreshing. We use them all to their fullest. That’s how we live and who we are. Living aloft in the dreams that come by touching the sky, while digging deep into the bounty provided by the earth. Seek to uplift your heart…

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Play, Drink and Relax Outdoors in Emporia

Quite possibly home to more disc golf baskets per capita than anywhere else on the planet, Emporia is a Utopia for fans of the sport. At Jones Park, pros play the Jones East and championship-level Supreme 18 courses, while Jones West caters to all skill levels. Peter Pan Park offers a challenging…

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Visit Emporia – Agri-What?

Kansas has long been known as the “Breadbasket of the World.” The state’s rich agricultural heritage encompasses aspects as varied as Bernhard Warkentin’s fabled chest of Turkey Red hard winter wheat to the cutting-edge technology utilized by ranchers in the pristine Flint Hills. For a unique…

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Round Up the Family for Nonstop Fun in Dodge City

Long before Gunsmoke fame, Dodge City defined the Old West, triggered by a stream of Santa Fe Trail voyagers. Boot Hill Museum transports visitors to that era, with interactive exhibits capturing the thunderous stampede of a buffalo herd and a virtual chat between Wyatt Earp and other legendary…

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Road Trip Ideas: Historic Churches of Kansas

To me, there’s nothing quite like admiring the artistry and craftsmanship of rural Kansas churches. As I gaze upon these structures, I can see the passion and detail that modern construction just can’t hold a candle to. The settlers that built these churches invested their time, money, and energy…

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Explore 8 Kansas Places with Living Heritage

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area includes the sites of extraordinary events that forever changed America. In the nineteenth century, the nation was focused on the Missouri-Kansas border, where peoples with different definitions of freedom collided, inciting and fueling a Civil War. The…

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Kansas 4th of July Celebrations: Join the Party!

Are you ready to experience an All-American 4th of July? We've rounded up some of the amazing communities that are putting on a show on the holiday weekend! Fireworks aren't your thing? No problem! From air shows to made-from-scratch eats to carnivals and concerts, there's more to see than the…

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