To celebrate Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ groundbreaking entry into the Union, we chose to feature groundbreaking Kansans. While Tourism’s job is to promote the places and attractions that are unique to Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, it is the people that make the state special. Adrianna Franch Goalkeeper - KC Current Salina Adrianna Franch…
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Hutchinson-based mural artist creates public art across the country Driving through Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø small towns, it’s easy to predict a few common features nestled along the main street. A grain elevator. Subway restaurant. Gas station of some kind. Bare brick, concrete, or vinyl-sided walls. Hutchinson…
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As the thermometer begins its brutal yearly nosedive, one thought starts to sound more and more appealing: Let’s all batten down the hatches and hibernate in our homes until spring comes to rescue us. Anyone with kids under their roof knows this is wishful thinking. Even when winter gets too cold…
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Is your family ready for a getaway? We get it, we've been there! Central Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is an affordable destination filled with family-friendly attractions that not only look great on Insta... They are a ton of fun in the moment, too! But don't just take our word for it... Meet Alli and Bobby, aka The…
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When the Dole Institute first opened their doors in 2003, Kansans were introduced to the beloved World War II Memory Wall. This stunning permanent exhibition features photos of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Veterans who served their country in World War II. This fall, the Dole Institute is undertaking an expansion of this…
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Everyone wants that picture-perfect photo op, whether it is for your Instagram feed or your family photo album. We're going to let you in on a little secret.... Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is actually a photogenic place! Some of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø' most scenic areas are found in Western Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, and we sent the 'Travel Couple' Scott…
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Senator Bob Dole found strength in a modest Midwestern background to overcome devastating war wounds and become a towering figure in American politics. Dole was elected to the House of Representatives in 1960, where he served until he won a Senate seat in 1968. His Senate Republican colleagues…
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Marysville’s first Mother’s Day Flea Market was in 1976 in conjunction with the city’s celebrations commemorating the nation’s bicentennial. The inaugural event was held on Mother’s Day and drew more than 5000 people to the city. Howard Kessinger, editor of The Marysville Advocate, editorialized the…
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Updated in 2020 from a 2016 blog byShae Blevins Bison is a Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø staple, and Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø restaurants across the state are cooking up this lean red meat for signature burgers. Find a bison burger on the menu at these four restaurants -- from the simple to the extravagantly topped and from the locally-sourced to the newest recipes…
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Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ role in the fight for freedom is well established. The Bleeding Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø moniker accurately describes the era in the state’s history where pro-slavery and abolitionist activists clashed. This time in the state was a predictor of the Civil War, showing that the decision to abolish slavery…
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