Blog /blog/stories/ Blog Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:44:30 +0000 Encounter Fire, Water, Earth and Air at these Stunning Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Attractions /blog/stories/post/encounter-fire-water-earth-and-air-at-these-stunning-kansas-attractions/ /blog/stories/post/encounter-fire-water-earth-and-air-at-these-stunning-kansas-attractions/#comments /blog/stories/post/encounter-fire-water-earth-and-air-at-these-stunning-kansas-attractions/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The classical elements of the universe power these adventures. Many of the spots have something else in common: the element of surprise.

Flames can be destructive, but at these experiences, they’re a positive force, helping people celebrate, commemorate, create and contemplate.

COLUMBUS

Hot Air

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Exploring Western Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø /blog/stories/post/exploring-western-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/exploring-western-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/exploring-western-kansas/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0400

I recently was invited by Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø to visit and explore parts of Western Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø to learn more about all that Âé¶¹´«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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11 Places to See on Your Next Drive Across Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø (and Why You Should Stop) /blog/stories/post/11-places-to-see-on-your-next-drive-across-kansas-and-why-you-should-stop/ /blog/stories/post/11-places-to-see-on-your-next-drive-across-kansas-and-why-you-should-stop/#comments /blog/stories/post/11-places-to-see-on-your-next-drive-across-kansas-and-why-you-should-stop/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400

If you love spending time exploring nature, look no further than Clinton State Park. Just a couple miles outside of Lawrence, the park has anything and everything you might want to do. You’ll find an 11-hole disc golf course, 25 miles of hiking and biking trails, including a five-mile cross-country

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Road Trip Ideas - Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Rock Formations /blog/stories/post/road-trip-ideas-kansas-rock-formations/ /blog/stories/post/road-trip-ideas-kansas-rock-formations/#comments /blog/stories/post/road-trip-ideas-kansas-rock-formations/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0400

I am always down to hit the road and explore my home state, and I’ve been known a time or two to drive a couple hours just for an iconic dive bar with a greasy burger. But what I will travel GREAT lengths for is…. ROCKS! I’ve never grown out of my pockets full of rocks stage and I’m glad my children

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Good Day Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Explores: Shiloh Vineyard & Winery, WaKeeney /blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-shiloh-vineyard-winery-wakeeney/ /blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-shiloh-vineyard-winery-wakeeney/#comments /blog/stories/post/good-day-kansas-explores-shiloh-vineyard-winery-wakeeney/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400

If I have learned anything about my travels through Northwest Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, it’s that you are never far away from an unexpected and hidden gem. Shiloh Vineyard & Winery is just that for the WaKeeney area. Like many attractions in the region, a few miles on gravel roads will lead you to some of the

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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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Scenic Wonders in Northwest Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø /blog/stories/post/scenic-wonders-in-northwest-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/scenic-wonders-in-northwest-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/scenic-wonders-in-northwest-kansas/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Earlier this fall, I decided to take a weekend getaway to see the scenic landscapes of Northwest Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø. The inspiration to finally visit this region came from joining the team at Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø back in March of 2022. I soon was spending hours every week awing at the photography of some of our most

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Sea-cret Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø. How An Ocean Shaped the Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Landscape /blog/stories/post/sea-cret-kansas-how-an-ocean-shaped-the-kansas-landscape/ /blog/stories/post/sea-cret-kansas-how-an-ocean-shaped-the-kansas-landscape/#comments /blog/stories/post/sea-cret-kansas-how-an-ocean-shaped-the-kansas-landscape/ Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is a land of unprecedented beauty that has changed drastically throughout time. Its unique natural features have shaped the culture and history of the state. The story of Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ natural history begins millions of years ago, when the land lay beneath a vast body of water.

The Permian Sea

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Rock Your World in Northwest Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø /blog/stories/post/rock-your-world-in-northwest-kansas/ /blog/stories/post/rock-your-world-in-northwest-kansas/#comments /blog/stories/post/rock-your-world-in-northwest-kansas/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0400

For decades, travelers along US-83 would speed right past Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ best natural secret: the state’s

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The Northwest’s Natural Appeal /blog/stories/post/the-northwests-natural-appeal/ /blog/stories/post/the-northwests-natural-appeal/#comments /blog/stories/post/the-northwests-natural-appeal/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0500

About 80 million years ago, an inland tropical sea deposited fantastic fossils and left behind a badlands of arches, buttes and pinnacles.

Arikaree Breaks, St. Francis

You’ll get the best view of these canyonlike badlands, created by water eroding deposits of loess soil, on a self-guided driving

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