Amazing food and little known history in Southeast Kansas
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Group Travel Out West: Kansas Offers Unique Sites Just Outside the Show-Me-State
For as long as I’ve covered travel and tourism, I’ve…
Things To Do in Pittsburg, Kansas
Pittsburg is host to several festivals, live music, and is…
Crawford County, Kansas and more
By making Pittsburg your home base during your stay, you…
Antiques & vintage shops in the Pittsburg area you don’t want to miss
If you’re into thrifting and vintage vibes, check out The…
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Free Shuttle Service
A local non-profit and the university provide a FREE shuttle service that will take you around Pittsburg and Crawford County.
Favorite Destinations
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.
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.
The world’s largest surviving electric shovel sits just across the county line. For ten years this 160-foot machine ran 24/7.
A hidden gem for camping & recreation, this is one of the oldest state parks & man-made lakes in Kansas.
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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…
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…
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…
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Little Balkans heritage to be celebrated…
Pittsburg’s 150th anniversary festivities will include celebrating our community’s Little Balkans heritage.…
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Gorilla Capital of the World
What started as a pep club in 1920, then became the nation’s…
