This Veterans Day, we salute our Veterans and extend our gratitude for their service. On this day, let us step back, pause, and salute all who have served and honor the tremendous sacrifices made by the members of the U.S. armed forces and their families. Today and every day, we thank these men and…
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So you say you enjoy walking/hiking in the great outdoors? Perhaps you enjoy doing some things by yourself and unwinding or sometimes you like socializing with friends, both new and old. It sounds like you’re a great candidate to enjoy the sport of Disc Golf (Frisbee Golf). Go ahead, combine your…
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This open love letter is not of my usual nature and is my sauciest writing to date. Folks, I am in love with sweet, smoky, and unbelievably tender Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø barbeque. I realize this love affair is shared with many, and rightfully so. Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is home to some of the best barbecue in the world. Naturally…
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The animals tend to be most active in the morning at David Traylor Zoo, a habitat for 80 species of birds, mammals and reptiles. Playful prairie dogs, big cats and winged creatures entertain among the zoo’s lush plants. A canopy of trees at Peter Pan Park provides a shaded respite for playing disc…
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Take your family on a road trip to experience the beautiful and magical, FREE light displays throughout Southeast Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø. Some of these, likely in communities you've never heard of, are going to surprise you. Includes more than 20 displays featuring nearly 500,000 lights. There is a synched radio…
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Quite possibly home to more disc golf baskets per capita than anywhere else on the planet, Emporia is a Utopia for fans of the sport. At Jones Park, pros play the Jones East and championship-level Supreme 18 courses, while Jones West caters to all skill levels. Peter Pan Park offers a challenging…
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Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø has long been known as the “Breadbasket of the World.” The state’s rich agricultural heritage encompasses aspects as varied as Bernhard Warkentin’s fabled chest of Turkey Red hard winter wheat to the cutting-edge technology utilized by ranchers in the pristine Flint Hills. For a unique…
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Names you know. Names you should know. They saved and told the stories of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, America, and the world. Memories from traveling across American pioneer country by covered wagon and growing up on a farm near Independence in 1869-70 inspired Laura Ingalls Wilder to write her original novel. The…
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Are you not quite finished with holiday shopping? Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø has some serious shops to celebrate. Explore unique Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø gifts and charming stories – in person or online. Give someone you love something special from Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø. The Wheat State Wine Company began in 2008 when they planted their first vines on…
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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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