Amazing food and little known history in Southeast Kansas
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A hidden gem for camping & recreation, this is one of the oldest state parks & man-made lakes in Kansas.
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.
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.
The world’s largest surviving electric shovel sits just across the county line. For ten years this 160-foot machine ran 24/7.
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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…
2-Hour Weekend Trip from Kansas City: Family-Friendly Things to Do in Southeast Kansas
If you only stay in Kansas City, you’re going to miss this. Southeast Kansas might not be the…
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Pittsburg to mark Founders’ Day on…
To mark the City of Pittsburg’s 150th anniversary, the Celebrate Pittsburg Committee…
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Gorilla Capital of the World
What started as a pep club in 1920, then became the nation’s…
