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Fly High, Dive Deep in Hutchinson

By Gary Thompson on Jan. 17, 2019

Two days spent orbiting Hutchinson takes you below ground, to the other side of the globe and into space. 1. Strataca Explore a salt mine dating to the discovery of deposits near Hutchinson in the 1800s. Ride down a 650-foot mine shaft, explore the museum gallery and take a guided tour. Find other…

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Starting 2019 Right With These Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Travel Goals

By Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø on Jan. 01, 2019

New Years Travel Resolutions We all make resolutions for the new year. And some of them, we actually…

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Five Great Stops off I-70 in the Northwest

By Gary Thompson on Sep. 01, 2018

It’s easy to turn a trek along Interstate 70 into a getaway packed with roadside adventure. Plan ahead for strategic stops at dozens of family-friendly attractions. Here are five favorites in the state’s northwest corner. Giant Outdoor Art - The Big Easel Goodland Go big or go home, right…

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The History Buff’s Guide to the Hills

By Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø on Aug. 01, 2018

Witness history and beauty as you roll through the landmarks and landscapes of the Flint Hills…

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Visiting Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Off-Season

By Joe Laing on Oct. 11, 2017

As the summer season comes to an end, the Sunflower State begins gearing up to offer Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø visitors scenic autumn vistas and fascinating diversions. Traveling off-season in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø gives your vacation budget a break, as well! Not sure what to see and do during autumn in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø? These ideas will get…

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Where to Experience the Best of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø

By Jess Hoffert on Jul. 20, 2017

Consider this your one-stop shop for navigating the Sunflower State’s essential experiences and hidden treasures, including where to view sunflowers, experience quirky attractions, see rock formations, and find Oz. Where to View Sunflowers Come late August or early September, Ted and Kris Grinter’s…

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3 Days in the Sunflower State: The Ultimate Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Road Trip

By Roots Rated on Mar. 23, 2017

Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is unlike any other state in the U.S. It houses fields upon fields of sunflowers, has numerous museums throughout the state dedicated to baseball, art and jazz, and—here’s a kicker—remnants of an 80-million-year-old inland sea. A gorgeous sunset shot of a field of sunflowers in the late…

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Hiking with Kids

By Andra Stefanoni on Jan. 19, 2016

On the last day of 2015, I headed to my favorite local hiking spot, Wilderness Park in Pittsburg, Kan., to get out on the trails with my husband and our two sons. It was the first sunny day in more than a week, there was no wind, and we were just itching to be outdoors. I’ve been a hiker since I was…

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May 4, 2007—A Day Greensburg Will Never Forget

May. 04, 2014

As the sun rose on May 5, it gave the city’s 1,400 residents a clear view of the havoc caused by an F-5 tornado. Despite the loss and devastation, the city persevered to rebuild—but rebuild a new and environmentally friendly city. Soon after Greensburg was hit by the tornado, 250 miles to the…

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Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Sports Museum Tells Stories through Memorabilia

By Cecilia Harris on Feb. 02, 2012

The great track star Glenn Cunningham nearly died in a fire that burned the young boy’s legs so badly they almost were amputated. Told he wouldn’t walk again, the seven-year-old endured a year of incredible pain exercising until he could stand on his own, then walk, and finally run. The Elkhart…

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