Amazing food and little known history in Southeast Kansas
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One Of America’s Most Affordable Destinations In 2025 Is A Kansas Gem Famous For Its Fried Chicken ‘Wars’
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One Day in Girard: Girard’s Hidden Gem—Inside the Boutique Where Everything Tells a Story
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Small-Town Surprises: Best things to do in Arma, Kansas
Located 11 miles north of Pittsburg, Arma is not just…
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A hidden gem for camping & recreation, this is one of the oldest state parks & man-made lakes in Kansas.
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.
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.
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Mysterious donation gives small Kansas town its first public library
For over 140 years, the small town of Frontenac, Kansas had almost everything its 3,000 residents needed -…
Student launches culinary business with help from fellow Gorilla, SBDC
A Pittsburg State University student who dreams of owning her own business is getting support and mentorship from…
Southeast Kansas Travel Guide: Fun Things to Do in Pittsburg, Galena, and on Route 66
I had heard of many of these places and even had them pinned on my Kansas Map, but…
The Most Underrated Kansas Road Trip: A Weekend in Crawford County and Southeast Kansas
If you’re searching for a fun, unique and underrated destination to take a Midwest or Kansas road trip…
Small-Town Surprises: Best things to do in Arma, Kansas
Located 11 miles north of Pittsburg, Arma is not just another Southeast Kansas one-time coal-mining town. Its identity…
Local jeweler carries on unique trade
At age 86, Martin “Bud” Benelli Jr., owner of Bud’s Jewelry, is still dedicated to continuing his family’s…
Exhibits planned at Pitt State this spring
Art enthusiasts will have multiple opportunities this spring to view exhibitions and attend receptions in Porter Hall, home…
Men’s clothing stores in Kansas where guys actually want to shop
These stores cater to men who need stylish, functional clothing and accessories in one place, for all seasons.
What do Gorillas have going for them in Pittsburg, Kansas?
Visit Big Brutus for a peak at mining history… believe me, it’s worth visiting! Another claim to fame…
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Pitt State Theatre presents Peter Shaffer’s…
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Gorilla Capital of the World
What started as a pep club in 1920, then became the nation’s…
