Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is the homeland of a wide variety of native American tribes. For thousands of years, native tribes lived across the vast prairies passing down their traditions to each successive generation. Tribes such as the Pawnee, Osage, Kaw, Arapaho, Kiowa, Comanche, and Wichita are just a few of the…
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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…
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Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø intriguingly calls out to the curious, to the wide-eyed wanderers, to the dreamers, to the storytellers, and we are among them. Are you? Beckoned south, as if tapped on the shoulder by a wistful child, we packed our bags and set off for a Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø road trip via the I-70. Of course, we had no…
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The only thing better than exploring the delightfully unexpected landscapes of Northwest Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is connecting with the people who surround them. Monument Rocks & Castle Rock, Little Jerusalem State Park, and Battle Canyon are all remote places with limited services, lodging, and food options…
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When it comes to planning your next vacation, North Central Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø 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…
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PEDALING, PADDLING, AND PRAIRIE HIKES: THESE PARKS DELIVER OUTDOOR PERFECTION WITH A CAPITAL “P.” Photography by Dana Damewood Northeast Paddle And Roll A magnificent seven parks bustle with pedaling, paddling, and other popular pastimes. While many people know northeast Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø for its urban…
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Kayak fishing may be the best thing to hit Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø angling since the invention of push-button reels. They’re fun to float, affordable, easy to transport, and can greatly increase catch rates. Picking A Kayak They come in all sizes, colors, and styles. Prices range from less than $100 to over $5,000…
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A Landmark Celebration at Lawrence’s Dole Institute of Politics, Summer 2023: Twenty years ago, July 22, the Dole Institute of Politics became the state’s newest landmark. Thousands gathered on the University of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ West Campus to honor the public service and bipartisan legacy of Russell, Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø…
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Just outside Junction City sits one of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ best-kept secret getaways, Acorns Resort. The only lakeside resort in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, Acorns is the perfect basecamp for all the adventures Milord Lake offers. With over 160 miles of shoreline, Milord is the largest lake in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø with plenty to keep you busy…
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Explore canyons, badlands, mesas, and buttes on this perspective-shifting tour through the wild Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø 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…
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