Chase County’s twin cities, Cottonwood Falls and Strong City, are nestled in the Cottonwood River Valley, and the Cottonwood River runs between them. No Chase County community tops 1,000 population, so space is plentiful. The serene valley surrounded by the soothing Flint Hills invites visitors to unwind. You have not lived until you visit Chase …
Wichita, Kansas, was born to trade. Jesse Chisholm lived near present-day Wichita during the Civil War. After the war, his associate James R. Mead established a trading post on the Chisholm Trail. The camp stood on an abandoned Wichita Indian village. Chisholm had planned his trail to transport goods. By the time he died in …
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz describes the adventures of Dorothy, a little girl from Kansas, in the magical land of Oz. In the book’s and movie’s introductions, a tornado whisked her from her gray Kansas life into the Technicolor world of Oz. Your Yellow Brick Road has arrived at the right destination if you’re seeking …
Gloria Gaynor should appreciate Greensburg, Kansas. Greensburg lived her song, “I Will Survive.” After a devastating EF-5 tornado nearly wiped it off the map, the small city two hours west of Wichita arose from rubble. After that devastating day, May 4, 2007, they decided to build back better. They have turned the “green” into Greensburg’s …
Whether you fly or drive, you’ll love the Beaumont Hotel & RV Park in Beaumont, Kansas. The tiny town of 36 people is an oasis. If you’re driving, Beaumont is less than an hour from Wichita on Highway 400. Flying in is faster. With the airstrip right next to the hotel, convenience is prime. How …
The top 10 things to do in South Central Kansas South Central Kansas (SCK) stretches from the Flint Hills in the east to the Gypsum Hills in the southwest, and the region offers numerous exciting things to do. The top 10 things to do in South Central Kansas are ahead. What awaits you in South …
The top 11 fun things to do in Wichita Ah, Wichita, city of dreams beside the Arkansas. (That sounds great, except Kansans call the river the Ar-KAN-zus.) Even though the tagline doesn’t rhyme in Kansan, dreams do take flight in Wichita, the Air Capital of the World. Here are the top 11 ways to live …
Kansas was born in blood and fire. While people like John Brown and William Quantrill violently pursued the conflict, others used quieter means. During the fighting, free-staters helped freedom seekers escape slavery through the Underground Railroad. After the raids ended, civil rights activists turned to the courts. These are some of the most influential civil …
The 10 best things to do in alluring Great Bend America’s largest inland marsh, Cheyenne Bottoms allures vast flocks of birds to Great Bend. Especially during spring migration, the Bottoms are a mecca for migratory and upland bird species. So many birds come that the Bottoms are a Wetland of International Importance. The Bottoms and …
Enjoy the 12 best places to visit in Kansas Kansas is full of numerous beautiful and often quirky small cities. I love Kansas City and Wichita, but the state’s smaller places are the heart of Kansas. After 30 years of traveling throughout Kansas, these are my 12 best places to visit in Kansas. Leavenworth, Cottonwood …