Amazing food and little known history in Southeast Kansas
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The 25 best places to visit in Pittsburg, Kansas
I live as far away from Pittsburg, Kansas, as a…
5 Historic Stops in Southeast Kansas
This isn’t just a list of places, it’s a journey…
5 best things to do in historic Girard, Kansas
The beginning of Girard, Kansas was unconventional. So is it’s…
Southeast Kansas Travel Guide: Fun Things to Do in Pittsburg, Galena, and on Route 66
We’ve now visited this region twice with our kids, once…
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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.
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.
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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The Ultimate Southeast Kansas Fried Chicken Guide
I knew there were six fried chicken restaurants in Southeast Kansas before I showed up. I’d done the…
Southeast Kansas Travel Guide: Fun Things to Do in Pittsburg, Galena, and on Route 66
We’ve now visited this region twice with our kids, once for a full weekend getaway and again as…
Pittsburg Arts Council Seeks Artists for Upcoming ArtWalk
The Fall ArtWalk is Saturday, September 19 and they are now taking applications for artists, musicians, performers, and…
Kansas Getaways: Three vacation retreats that double as destinations
Overlooking downtown Pittsburg, Miners Loft is a two-bedroom, six-guest vacation rental located in a historic building dating back…
History lives on through families: A coal miner’s legacy lives through his great-grandson
When Miners Hall Museum’s newest Trustee, Joshua McCloud, dressed as a coal miner for the Pittsburg Independence Day…
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…
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Award-winning artists featured in Solo &…
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Solo & Chamber Music…
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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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