We sure hope everyone enjoyed their Memorial Day Weekend this year! Don't hesitate to check out more events happening in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø as the year moves ever onward. So many communities in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø host regular events on Memorial Day Weekend. Whether you enjoy watching weird and wacky street performances at…
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Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is known for its wide-open spaces, but trust us when we say our spaces aren't always flat. Ride along the roads less traveled in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, and you’ll find that there’s some great terrain to put your ORV to use. Don’t believe us? See for yourself. Whether you’re gunning for a mud-slinging…
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Mushroom Hunting in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Kansans typically keep a close eye on the skies. But when mid-March rolls around, a secret society of foragers turns their eyes to the earth. These mysterious few have been dreaming of their elusive prey for weeks. The weather watch, check soil temps, and peruse online…
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Another week, another adventure for the Mobile Visitor Center! We kicked things off at the "mothership"—the Curtis Building in Topeka—where we restocked, swapped stories, and set out on the next leg of our journey. First Stop: Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø State Parks! Our trek continued with a scenic stop at Kaw River…
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I recently was invited by Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø to visit and explore parts of Western Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø to learn more about all that Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø has to offer RV travelers, campers, adventurers and road trippers. I have to say, I was quite surprised by the beauty, diversity and how much cool stuff there is to do in Western…
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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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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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Explore the remnants of an ancient inland sea, now filled with geological and historical treasures in the western reaches of the state. NORTHWEST RUGGED REVELATIONS An ancient inland sea left behind today’s parklands on the prairie. Explore otherworldly chalk spires and cliffs and parks brimming…
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Northeast Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø - "For The Spirited" The Northeast region of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is full of unique places with high spirits. In this part of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, you'll find communities of all sizes, both large and small. Out here, fans go wild for Sporting KC. This is where fast cars at the Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Speedway and zesty local…
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South Central Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø - "For The Seekers" For those that seek authentic experiences, South Central Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is home to world-class museums, fantastic outdoor adventures, charming communities, and a whole lotta good food. From the iconic Swedish heritage of Lindsborg to the bustling streets of Wichita…
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