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4 Exciting Places in Kansas Everyone Will Be Talking About This Year

From the World Cup to the Route 66 Centennial, the world is coming to Kansas this year.

by Jessica Mlinaric
on Dec 30
A brown Kansas Route 66 sign stands by the side of a road with green trees and grass.
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Here Are The 7 Most Famous Olympians From Kansas, From Track And Field Stars To Basketball Phenoms

by Lisa Sammons
on May 24
A swimmer in a black cap and goggles performs the butterfly stroke in a bright blue pool.
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Most People Don’t Know That Comanche, The Famous War Horse, Remains Right Here In Kansas

by Lisa Sammons
on Jan 1
A soldier in uniform stands beside a saddled horse, both looking towards the camera in a historical black-and-white photo.
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50 Years Ago, This Small Kansas Town Was A Hotbed Of UFO Sightings

by Lisa Sammons
on Oct 4
A large, circular metallic object hanging from the ceiling, adorned with colorful lights around its edge.
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One Of The Oldest Buildings In Kansas Was Used By Frontiersmen As A Military Headquarters

by Lisa Sammons
on Aug 29
Historic building with a porch, surrounded by greenery, labeled "The Rookery, Circa 1834."

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The Fascinating Archaeological Discovery That Put This Kansas Town On The National News

Lansing Man, discovered in 1902, is one of the oldest and most mysterious archaeological finds in Kansas.

by Lisa Sammons
on Jul 5
Black and white image of a skull and bone on a surface, with a ruler for scale beside them.
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The Lost City In Kansas That Still Baffles Archaeologists To This Day

Etzanoa, an ancient city in Kansas, remains a fascinating archaeological mystery with ongoing discoveries and conservation efforts.

by Lisa Sammons
on Jun 28
A herd of bison grazing in a lush green field under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
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Few People Know Kansas Was The First State To Discover Natural Helium In America

Kansas is notable for the first discovery of natural helium in the United States in 1905.

by Lisa Sammons
on Apr 5
A historical marker in Kansas detailing the discovery of natural gas and its impact on the local industry.
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Back In The Day, This Quiet Kansas Town Was A Wild West Hangout

Dodge City, Kansas, once known as "the wickedest town in the American West," is rich in Wild West history and now a popular tourist destination.

by Lisa Sammons
on Mar 21
Historic black-and-white photo of a Western town with storefronts and a group of people gathered outside.
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Few People Know About The Missing Treasure Hiding Somewhere In Southwest Kansas

Henry Starr, a notorious outlaw, is believed to have hidden a treasure in southwest Kansas that remains undiscovered.

by Lisa Sammons
on Mar 20
A serene river landscape at sunset, with sandy banks and gentle water reflecting the sky's colors.
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People Used To Flock To This Rural Kansas Area To Experience Its Healing Mineral Waters

Waconda Spring in Kansas was a revered healing site for Native Americans and settlers, now buried under Waconda Reservoir.

by Lisa Sammons
on Mar 14
Aerial view of a rural area featuring a large building, small structures, and a circular pond surrounded by land.
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One Of The Oldest Churches In Kansas Dates Back To The 1800s And Has A Fascinating History

by Lisa Sammons
on Feb 7
A stone building with a red roof surrounded by colorful foliage and trees under a clear blue sky.
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It Was So Cold In Kansas In 1983, Temperatures Stayed Below Freezing For Nearly Three Weeks Straight

Kansas experienced one of its coldest winters in 1983 with extended freezing temperatures and multiple blizzards.

by Lisa Sammons
on Nov 23
A snowy street scene at night, with a covered sidewalk, streetlights, and a parking meter partially buried in snow.
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The Haunted Battlefield In Kansas Both History Buffs And Ghost Hunters Will Love

Black Jack Battlefield in Kansas is a historic site of the first armed conflict between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces, now a park with educational presentations and re-enactments.

by Lisa Sammons
on Oct 10
Monument commemorating the Battle of Black Jack, June 2, 1856, surrounded by trees and grass in a rural setting.
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The 7 Most Horrifying Disasters That Ever Happened In Kansas

Kansas has experienced numerous devastating natural disasters, including tornadoes, earthquakes, and floods.

by Clarisa Akred
on Jun 9
A winter scene with icy trees arching over a path, leading to a rustic barn surrounded by frosty grass.