Wind and water carved the rocky wonders and deep-cut canyons of this rugged region. Unpaved roads lead to astonishing phenomena in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø. Seuss-like towers appear on the horizon when traveling between Oakley and Scott City, but a closer look reveals the 70-foot-tall Niobrara chalk outcroppings…
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Let your spirit roam freely across Great Plains history in Leoti, prairie art in Scott City, and cool water park waves in Liberal. The Wild West starts here. Follow the path of the pioneers at Cimarron National Grassland, home to the longest section of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail found on…
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Once the capital of the Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Territory, little Lecompton played a big role that led to the Union accepting Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø as a free state. (Tours of Constitution Hall State Historic Site put you in the room where it happened.) Today’s capital of Topeka proves true freedom is an ongoing process. Case in…
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Wichita is the largest and most visited city in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø. With celebrity-frequented restaurants, the seventh-largest zoo in the United States and over 50 museums and attractions, you will never get bored in the Heart of the Country. A single day would only scratch the surface of what Wichita has to…
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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 roads and rails of North Central Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø take you deep into the heart of the state’s story with “Home on the Range” relics, lodging in an 1899 railroad hotel, and a ride across the Big Blue River on the Central Branch Railroad. The short journey between Waterville and Blue Rapids travels the same…
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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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Find peace in the wild Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø prairie, exotic animals in the state’s largest city and respite in small towns that serve as hubs to outdoor exploration. Nature plays a starring role in South Central Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø. Two soaring examples: Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge…
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Right up there with eating a steak when you're visiting Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is treating yourself to a good burger. From half-pound patties to towering toppings, Wichita – the largest city in the state – has options galore! Check out this list of 15-plus unique and bold burgers to try when you visit the Heart of…
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Ag Heritage! Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is a state that prides itself on its farming heritage, with agriculture being a significant part of the state's economy. With the growing popularity of agritourism, the state's agriculture industry has been able to diversify and offer new ways for people to experience Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø's…
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