Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:12:20 +0000 El Dorado is Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹Ù꿉۪s Budget-Friendly Spring Break Destination /blog/stories/post/el-dorado-is-kansass-budget-friendly-spring-break-destination/ /blog/stories/post/el-dorado-is-kansass-budget-friendly-spring-break-destination/#comments /blog/stories/post/el-dorado-is-kansass-budget-friendly-spring-break-destination/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Finding the perfect spring break location can be tricky for families with elementary-aged children. Long car rides, expensive hotels, and packed tourist attractions are not ideal for parents of young children on a budget. Don’t let the kids spend their few precious days out of school indoors playing

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Craft Beer Odyssey of South Central, Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø /blog/stories/post/craft-beer-odyssey-of-south-central-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/craft-beer-odyssey-of-south-central-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/craft-beer-odyssey-of-south-central-kansas/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Hey, fellow enthusiasts of the finer things in life! If there's one thing Kansans know how to do right, it's brewing a damn good beer. Now, picture this: a sun-kissed afternoon, golden wheat fields swaying in the breeze, and the delightful aroma of craft beer wafting through the air. That's right,

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Ready-made Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Adventures /blog/stories/post/ready-made-kansas-adventures/ /blog/stories/post/ready-made-kansas-adventures/#comments /blog/stories/post/ready-made-kansas-adventures/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500

Plan Your Vacation!

January 28 is National Plan Your Vacation Day, and while it might take more than a day to sort through all the options the beautiful state of Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø offers, it marks the perfect occasion to get started! It's also the day before Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Day, which is when Kansans celebrate their

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Amazing Grains /blog/stories/post/amazing-grains/ /blog/stories/post/amazing-grains/#comments /blog/stories/post/amazing-grains/ Fri, 05 Oct 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Here in the nation’s top wheat-growing state, artisans in bakeries, breweries and distilleries skillfully transform the locally sourced amber grain (as well as other grain-based ingredients) into tasty products.

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Bonito Michoacan Bakery, Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø City

This crowd-pleasing Mexican bakery lines its

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6 Great Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Lakes /blog/stories/post/6-great-kansas-lakes/ /blog/stories/post/6-great-kansas-lakes/#comments /blog/stories/post/6-great-kansas-lakes/ Mon, 16 Apr 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Six of the state’s most popular lakes offer activities for every interest this summer. Dive in!

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10 Great Breweries…and Drinks to Try /blog/stories/post/10-great-breweriesand-drinks-to-try/ /blog/stories/post/10-great-breweriesand-drinks-to-try/#comments /blog/stories/post/10-great-breweriesand-drinks-to-try/ Fri, 01 Dec 2017 10:00:00 -0500

Toast Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø-made beers in urban centers and along backroads. Here are ten of our favorite spots to kick back with a drink, along with our suggestions for what to try.

Location: Topeka
Must try: County Seat Wheat, a light-bodied wheat ale
Location: Salina
Must try: Fire Engine Red, a malty American
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Blue Catfish Success at El Dorado Lake /blog/stories/post/blue-catfish-success-at-el-dorado-lake/ /blog/stories/post/blue-catfish-success-at-el-dorado-lake/#comments /blog/stories/post/blue-catfish-success-at-el-dorado-lake/ Fri, 19 Jul 2013 10:00:00 -0400

In the summer of 2011, an 80lb flathead catfish was caught and documented by biologists who were electro-fishing in El Dorado Reservoir. In August of 2012, the new state record blue catfish was pulled from the Missouri River in Northeast Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, weighing 102.8 lbs. With these two special events, the

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The Secret’s Out about the Arts in El Dorado /blog/stories/post/the-secrets-out-about-the-arts-in-el-dorado/ /blog/stories/post/the-secrets-out-about-the-arts-in-el-dorado/#comments /blog/stories/post/the-secrets-out-about-the-arts-in-el-dorado/ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:00:00 -0500

I know a secret about El Dorado. Actually, I know several secrets, and they all involve works of art. One lies in an alley, another sits on the sidewalk, and one’s in a back room. Since it’s not hush-hush, however, I’ll first reveal the best-kept secret of all…it’s the Coutts Memorial Museum of Art.

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