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The 5 Best Outdoorsy Towns to Explore in Kansas

These outdoorsy small towns might surprise you with their bluffs, waterfalls, lakes, and wilderness attractions.

by Stephanie Frias
on Jun 24
A woman and child standing in the water at Wilson Lake between two golden, rock tower natural formations. This cove is near Lucas, Kansas.
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This Walkable Flint Hills City in Kansas Is a Must-Visit Gem

by Courtnie Erickson
on Jun 16
An aerial view of downtown Emporia, Kansas, on a summer day.
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One of Kansas’ Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

by Kate Orlando
on Jun 3
A fiery sunrise over wheat in Kansas.
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This Little-Known Waterfront Town Is One of the Most Charming in Kansas

by Courtnie Erickson
on Apr 29
The shore is silhouetted against a pink and purple sunset over Milford Lake in Kansas.
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This Unexpected Place in Kansas Is One of the Best Road Trip Stops You’ve Never Considered

by Jacki Mick
on Mar 22
An antique truck upended in concrete featuring the hand-painted "Rise Up" slogan at Truckhenge, Kansas.

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Why Travelers Are Falling for This Small Historic Town in Kansas

Skip the tourist traps and visit Cottonwood Falls, a beautiful small historic town in Kansas. Explore the Flint Hills and pioneer history on your next trip.

by Trent Jonas
on Mar 19
Low angle view of the historic limestone Chase County Courthouse with a red roof under a blue sky in Cottonwood Falls, KS.
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This Kansas Museum Is a Literary Pilgrimage for Fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder

Explore prairie life at the Little House on the Prairie Museum on the site of the famed author’s former homestead.

by Jessica Mlinaric
on Mar 17
A girl in a Prairie-style blue bonnet and dress stands in a field.
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The Charming Kansas Beach Town Locals Hope Stays Off Tourists’ Radar

Near the shores of Kansas’ biggest lake sits a town few travelers notice. That’s exactly how locals like it.

by Jacki Mick
on Mar 8
Vibrant orange and yellow sunset reflecting perfectly on the still water of Milford Lake, KS.
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3 Vibrant Places That Show Off Kansas’ Colorful Side

by Stephanie Frias
on Feb 20
A woman running throught sunflower fields, the most colorful places in Kansas
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The Ultimate Guide to Route 66: Kansas

Route 66 in Kansas may be only 13 miles long, but it’s filled with iconic sights, history, and must-see stops that are perfect for a classic American road trip.

by Courtnie Erickson
on Jan 27
Looking down at a painted Kansas Route 66 sign on the pavement.