As you drive along Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ main west-east stretch, pull off at these nearby attractions to see the state through history’s rearview mirror. Photography by Zach Bauman PRAIRIE MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY COLBY Indoor and outdoor exhibits shed light on pioneer life. See the Cooper Barn (Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’…
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Pack the camera (and good hiking shoes) to capture sand dunes, sandstone cliffs and pristine waters. Photography by Aaron Patton NORTH CENTRAL ROCKY SHORES Have a field day exploring the sandstone cliffs, jagged shores, and mushroom-shaped rocks at parks strewn across the region. The going gets…
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The newly opened Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Atchison celebrates the life and accomplishments of Amelia Earhart, pioneer aviator and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Amelia is one of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ most influential leaders and adored throughout generations. It’s only right that…
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Finding autism-friendly activities in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ largest city, Wichita For many parents, coming up with family vacation ideas is fun and exciting. Yet for families traveling with someone on the autism spectrum, planning autism-friendly getaways can also be daunting and riddled with anxiety…
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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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Want to feed a giraffe or watch a rhino wallow in the mud? If you are planning a trip to and looking for the best zoo, look no further! This blog post will discuss how people choose the best zoo for their journey, what makes a zoo the best, and our top picks for the best zoo in the US. From…
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Studies continue to show that travelers are consciously selecting travel destinations based on sustainable tourism efforts. This is especially true amongst younger generations, who tend to prioritize travel around locations that are doing their part to create sustainable tourism opportunities. We’ve…
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There’s something about the southwest corner of the state that charms my heart with every trip. My recent trip to Liberal landed me at the Mid-America Air Museum, which is one of the largest air museums in the country. Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is known for its aviation history, so it’s no surprise that a museum of…
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In the early 1870s, Dr. Brewster M. Higley traveled to Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø under the Homestead Act of 1862. He was an ear, nose, and throat doctor from Iowa, and he settled in Smith County. He was so taken by the beauty in the landscape of his new Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø home that he penned a poem he titled “My Home in the…
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It was only fitting we start our 2023 season of “ To The Stars” with Good Day Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø at an attraction that literally takes you above and beyond your wildest space dreams. Rated in the top 10% of attractions worldwide by Trip Advisor, the Cosmosphere International Science Center & Space Museum…
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