In south-central Kansas, Derby is an outlying suburb of Wichita, with a population swelled by the McConnell Air Force Base, which sits to the north of the city. Until the base was founded in the 1950s Derby was a sleepy agricultural community of no more than a few hundred. Today the economy is supercharged by …
In east-central Kansas, this college town is set on upland prairie by the Flint Hills, a long range running through much of the state. For some 160 years, the city has been home to Emporia State University, the third-oldest public university in Kansas, and long associated with the teaching profession. One person who raised Emporia’s …
Named after the Kansa Native American tribe, the state of Kansas is located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. The state was discovered by Spanish explorers in 1541 and purchased by the U.S. in 1803 under the Louisiana Purchase. Officially dubbed as the “Sunflower State,” Kansas was awarded statehood in 1861. …
Weekdays can be stressful – all the rushing around and business – you sure need time to relax and get away from the bustle of city life. What better way to spend your weekend than exploring nature? The waterfalls in Kansas offer you the chance to do just that with some incredible views. Can’t decide …
Wichita is the largest city in the state of Kansas and sits at the junction of the area’s Little and Big Arkansas Rivers. Wichita’s history dates back to the mid-19th century. This city has an impressive blend of history and nature and caters to those who are on the hunt for an authentic cultural experience. …
Kansas City, spanning the border between Missouri and Kansas, is home to a hotchpotch of cultural activity owing to its deep-rooted jazz tradition, as well as having some fantastic barbecue-based cuisine and many excellent craft breweries. The city sits at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers, and was established as a city in …
Kansas is known for its agriculture, giving it the nickname ‘The Wheat State’. It is also known as ‘The Sunflower State’, as it is home to Mount Sunflower. In addition to this mountain, Kansas is also home to hills, forests, flatlands and rivers. Two-thirds of Kansas sits within the Great Plains, with the remaining third …
Name the film ‘there’s no place like home’. You’ve guessed it! The Wizard of Oz! Now, where is Dorothy’s home? Why it’s Kansas! This almost perfectly regular state can be called home by 2.9million people, and no, they don’t just click their heels and magic their way back here! Being the Midwest, Kansas State is …
Kansas might conjure up images of fantastical yellow-brick roads, magical wizards and wicked witches, but the reality is a state which prides home and hospitality above all else. Its history – which is both complex and at times dark – is now well documented in its many museums, allowing visitors to understand the role Kansas …
Kansas City in Kansas is not to be mistaken for its namesake Kansas City in nearby Missouri, and while one is undoubtedly more famous than the other, Kansas City in Kansas should not be overlooked as a place to visit. One of the best things about the city is the fact that it is packed …