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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Imagine embarking on an exciting trek alongside scenic river valleys and rolling hills, past lush woodlands, and charming small towns with wonders just waiting to be explored. All this—and so much more—can be yours when you pedal or hike along Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø's remarkable and extensive Rails to Trails…
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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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Restaurants There are a multitude of delicious places to get a bite to eat in Burlington. Fun fact - the town is home to three Mexican restaurants: Cilantros, Across the Borders, and Avacado's Mexican Restaurant! All three of them are excellent choices for dinner or a great lunch. There are also two…
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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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A free spirit blows through the prairies and forested floodplains of Southeast Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø. Travel along U.S. Route 160, and you’ll find a town named “Independence,” a fitting tribute to the region’s pioneering heart. And that’s just the beginning. Solo travelers can embrace this emboldened, carefree way…
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An open field under brilliant blue Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø skies. A meandering creek. Rock wall fences. The weathered barn still standing against the wind. The old farmstead, gone silent for now. What stories could they tell us? What have they seen on these 80 acres as generations of families have come and gone…
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Farm-fresh ingredients find their way onto menus across the countryside and cityscapes of The Sunflower State. Here are three handpicked favorites from each of the state’s six regions. This was written in collaboration with Cecilia Harris, Debbie Leckron Miller, Lauren Sieben, and Gary Thompson…
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We know Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is a big place, so we’ve broken it down into 6 easy-to-explore regions. From the landscape to the history and everything in between, each region provides you with a unique experience just waiting to be explored. We’ve provided you with a few ideas to get you started on your Southeast…
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