The state of Kansas has quite a few lovely small towns that you can visit as weekend getaways or you can combine a few to make a great Kansas road trip. Many are also reachable as day trips from larger Kansas cities like Topeka, Lawrence, Overland Park, Manhattan, and Salina. While there’s no one definitive […]
Category Archives: Kansas
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Mar
Mar
Whenever I think about a beach trip, I usually think about an escape to the Gulf Coast of Texas. But did you know there are actually some great sandy beaches in Kansas you can enjoy that are so much closer to home? And while, yes, during my years in Kansas I did go to the Gulf to […]
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Mar
Mar
I love seeing castles! I have spent time abroad exploring some of the most beautiful castles in the world and I can attest, seeing castles in Kansas can be just as exciting as seeing them in Europe! You just have to know where to look. Here are the best Kansas castles which you can find all over […]
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Feb
Feb
As the famous quote goes “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” This rings especially true in the modern world, where most lives revolve around urban settings and sitting in front of a desk. What better way to beat these indoor blues than by getting out and exploring the ten National […]
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Nov
Nov
As a proud Jayhawk, I always love coming across a beautiful or inspirational quote about Kansas. Here are my favorite Kansas quotes that I’ve found so far. You can use them on social media and for Kansas Instagram captions, or you can just enjoy these beautiful words about this beautiful state! Can’t read now? Pin […]
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Aug
Aug
Alcove Spring Waterfalls The waterfall in Alcove springs is one of the oldest in Kansas. The spring where the waterfall is located was named in 1846 by a member of the Donner party. Before the naming of the spring, it was already in use by people such as John Fremont in 1842 and Marcus Whitman […]
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Apr
Apr
Kansas Scenic Drives Are you traveling through the beautiful state of Kansas? There is a plentiful amount of scenic routes to discover, so be sure to do your homework ahead of time so you know where you would like to spend your time in Kansas. You don’t want to miss what this lovely state has […]