Amazing food and little known history in Southeast Kansas
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Find your fun in Frontenac, Kansas: Where coal mining history meets community spirit
Located on the Frontier Military Historic Byway, Frontenac, Kansas is…
Things To Do in Pittsburg, Kansas
Pittsburg is host to several festivals, live music, and is…
The 25 best places to visit in Pittsburg, Kansas
I live as far away from Pittsburg, Kansas, as a…
Here’s Where To Find The Best Murals in Kansas
After a nearly month-long road trip, I enjoyed an incredible…
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Gus the Gorilla explores Southeast Kansas
Join the Pittsburg State mascot, Gus the Gorilla, as he explores Pittsburg and surrounding communities. Learn about attractions, parks, and…
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Since the 1930’s travelers have asked why fried chicken is so popular in the area. It’s a story about an inexpensive meal and survival.
Get ready for a full day of live music featuring Stoney LaRue, Garrett Brown, Austin Dixon, 2 Steps Back, and The South Bound Saints, capped off with the LARGEST fireworks show in the nation.
What started as a pep club in 1920, then became the nation’s only college with a gorilla as its mascot, has now grown into a phenomenon.
A hidden gem for camping & recreation, this is one of the oldest state parks & man-made lakes in Kansas.
Things To Do
Gorillas, Coal Mines, and Legendary Fried Chicken
In the latest episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Historic Jefferson Highway” Podcast, host Lisa D. Smith sat down…
Sunshine and sound waves – Music on the Patio held weekly
From the sound of waves to the sound of music, the weekly event is free to attend for…
Bob’s Grill ranks top three best roadside diners
On Wednesday, Bob’s Grill, located at 1014 N. Broadway, was named one of the USAToday’s 10 Best Roadside…
Patrons enjoy Pitt150 beer launched by Drop The H
Dozens of community members gathered at Drop the H, located at 107 E. Rose Street, Wednesday evening, to…
Bob’s Grill named a USA Today 10BEST Roadside Diner
Congratulations to Bob’s Grill for being named a USA TODAY 10BEST Roadside Diner. They were the only diner…
Annual Free Fishing Weekend returns
Crawford County residents and Kansans searching for an inexpensive, interactive weekend out in the sun are in luck;…
Beat the heat with some family fun
A good way to keep the ‘youngins’ occupied, entertained, and worn out is to spend a few hours…
Coal Miners’ Gravel a big hit
Saturday was a beautiful day for a leisurely bike ride in the countryside as more than 200 cyclists…
Be part of SEK history and leave a message for the future
As the area celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary and Pittsburg’s 150th, Miners Hall Museum has created three commemorative ledgers…
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Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at Camptown’s…
Get ready for a full day of live music featuring Stoney LaRue,…
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Gorilla Capital of the World
What started as a pep club in 1920, then became the nation’s…
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