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Barn Quilts of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø: Rural Art in Full Color

By Cecilia Harris on Jul. 31, 2025

A rural art tradition thrives in towns and communities throughout Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Brightly painted geometric patterns mimicking stitched quilt blocks hang on barns and sheds throughout Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø. These…

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Historic Rails: Where to Experience Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Train Museums

By Cecilia Harris on Jul. 31, 2025

Interactive displays and working engines offer a hands-on look at the state’s railroading past Ride historic trains, tour vintage cabooses, and experience model railroads at these hands-on train…

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Stargazing in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø: Where the Night Sky Comes Alive

By Cecilia Harris on Jul. 15, 2025

These stargazing experiences offer breathtaking views of the Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø night sky When Matt and Laura Cunningham moved out of the suburbs, the couple quickly discovered the vantage point of their new…

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Festivals Fit for Royalty

By Cecilia Harris on Jul. 14, 2025

Photography by Nick Krug Step into the 16th century with music, merriment and open-air theater at these fall Renaissance-style festivals All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely…

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Next Stop, Flavor!: Dining in Historic Railroad Depots

By Cecilia Harris on Jul. 14, 2025

These historic depot stations provide a unique dining experience Once a bustling train station, the former Santa Fe depot in Leavenworth has transformed into a popular destination for hungry diners…

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Scenic Back Roads of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø

By Cecilia Harris on May. 16, 2025

Where the Pavement Ends, the Adventure Begins: Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ Most Breathtaking Off-the-Grid Drives CLARK COUNTY STATE FISHING LAKE DRIVE Minneola to Ashland Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø offers countless back roads perfect for…

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Walk the Orphan Train Statue Trail in Concordia

By Cecilia Harris on May. 07, 2025

Photography by Jason Dailey Pay tribute to the children of the Orphan Train Movement by walking the Statue Stroll in Concordia In 1924, 11-year-old Anna Fuchs feared she might not be adopted. She was…

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Victorian Tea Parties in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø

By Cecilia Harris on May. 07, 2025

Photography Jason Dailey Victorian-era afternoon tea times set in charming locations throughout Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø The Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site in Olathe will hold intimate, 1860s-style…

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Reasons We Love Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø: Cemetery Art

By Cecilia Harris on Apr. 10, 2025

Gravestones, statues, and sculptures across Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø cemeteries reveal stories of devotion, artistry, and historical legacy. Across Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, cemeteries are home to more than headstones—they're open-air…

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Wild, Wild West: Travel the Gunsmoke Trail

By Cecilia Harris on Mar. 14, 2025

For a taste of frontier life, follow this road trip through four Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø cities featured in the iconic TV show Gunsmoke The camera pushes into a close-up of Matt Dillon, the gruff but honorable marshal…

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