At Fort Hays State Historic Site, limestone buildings that housed the U.S. Army during the 19th century pierce a quiet prairie backdrop. To imagine it as a supply depot during the American Indian Wars, watch the site’s short film Clash of Cultures before embarking on a tour of artifacts and…
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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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As you drive along Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ main west-east stretch, pull off at these nearby attractions to see the state through history’s rearview mirror. Photography by Zach Bauman PRAIRIE MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY COLBY Indoor and outdoor exhibits shed light on pioneer life. See the Cooper Barn (Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’…
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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 Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø offers, it marks the perfect occasion to get started! It's also the day before Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Day, which is when Kansans celebrate their…
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Ready to grab your kiddos and hit the road? Below is a list of 10 family-friendly Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø destinations: Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø City Metro Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø City Metro is a great spare-of-the-moment vacation. Throw some overnight bags in the car and enjoy a stay at Great Wolf Lodge, Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø City’s premiere indoor waterpark…
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It has always been my goal to travel to new places and share those experiences with my kids. Our first time in the Midwest, we decided to visit the beautiful state of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø! Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is truly underrated, and there is so much to see and explore. We took a 4-day road trip through the state, starting in…
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I may look like an adult, but I do in fact jump for joy any chance I get to see anything dinosaur related. Which makes me a cool mom in the eyes of my children #momwin. When we decided to make Sternberg Museum of Natural History our first episode for Good Day Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, To The Stars Series, I got some…
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For decades, travelers along US-83 would speed right past Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ best natural secret: the state’s…
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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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It’s easy to turn a trek along Interstate 70 into a getaway packed with roadside adventure. Plan ahead for strategic stops at dozens of family-friendly attractions. Here are five favorites in the state’s northwest corner. Giant Outdoor Art - The Big Easel Goodland Go big or go home, right…
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