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Unexpected Finds in Southeast Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø

By Cecilia Harris on Oct. 01, 2022

Prepare to be wowed by the landscapes and legends of this region. The Flint Hills—the world’s largest remaining prairie ecosystem—and the Chautauqua Hills prove Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is far from pancake-flat. Former rail beds have been transformed into the Prairie Spirit and Southwind rail-trails for bikers and…

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One Tank Road Trips: Pittsburg State University

By Tyler Cunningham on Sep. 24, 2022

We’re still early in the fall semester, so you might still feel new to the city and surrounding area… Or you might even be entering your senior year and looking for new grounds to explore. The average gas tank is going to get you about 375 miles of driving around, so we’ll be looking at locations…

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Southeast Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Travel Itinerary

By Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø on Aug. 01, 2022

Southeast Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø - "For The Free" In Southeast Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, you can live freely. This is where Beautiful rock formations create beautiful outdoor experiences for the Table Mound Hiking Trail at Elk City State Park. Thirteen miles of the Route 66 Byway wraps around the Ozark Plateau. It's also where…

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Get Your Kicks on Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Historic Route 66

By Gary Thompson on May. 15, 2022

Road-trippers normally dread close encounters with tow trucks, but not at Cars on the Route in Galena. Stop by to see Tow Tater, the 1951 International boom truck that provided vehicular inspiration for Tow Mater in Disney·Pixar’s animated classic Cars. Just down the street, Gearhead Curios, located…

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Instaworthy: Eastern Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Adventures with The Traveling Child

By Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø on Apr. 15, 2022

Everyone wants that picture-perfect photo op, whether it is for your Instagram feed or your family photo album. We're going to let you in on a little secret.... Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is actually a photogenic place! And there's more than meets the eye... Follow along with the Hambrick Family as they travel through…

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2022 Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Bucket List

By Jordan Roemerman on Dec. 30, 2021

22 Ways to Explore the Sunflower State in 2022 You'll fall in love with the charm of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø' small towns! Here's a few ideas to get you started, but make sure to explore our cities page to find more great communities! Who doesn't love a good party? These Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø attractions and communities are…

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These Hills Are Alive

By Debbie Leckron Miller on Aug. 29, 2020

In Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ Flint Hills, venture into the famous prairie landscape and Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø State University’s vibrant hometown. Defined by the sea of swaying bluestem, carpets of wildflowers, grazing bovines, and limestone outcroppings covering its undulating terrain, the Flint Hills region beckons nature lovers…

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Lore and More in Fort Scott and Pittsburg

By Cecilia Harris on Aug. 02, 2020

Come to the state’s southeast corner to get basic training in military history and sample the beauty and bounty of the land. Fortified Fun Steeped in military history, the town of Fort Scott commands an arsenal of U.S. Army-related attractions, chiefly the Fort Scott National Historic Site. Guided…

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