This isn’t just a list of places, it’s a journey through time, through stories etched into the very soil of small towns and dusty highways.
Our Stories
8 Reasons Pittsburg, Kansas Will Steal Your Heart
There’s a particular kind of magic to a town that still waves at strangers. That was our first impression of Pittsburg, Kansas—a community rich with heart, history, and a hint of sweet nostalgia. Nestled in the southeastern corner of the Sunflower State, Pittsburg isn’t flashy or fast-paced. Instead, it invites you to slow down and soak in its blend of small-town warmth and historic grit.
From Coal Dust to Corn Liquor – Bootlegging in Southeast Kansas
There’s a quiet poetry to small-town museums, the kind you only hear if you lean in close enough. We found that on a damp morning walk through the Crawford County Historical Museum in Pittsburg, Kansas.
Gebhardt’s Chicken Dinners – A Nostalgic Bite of Crawford County’s Famous Chicken Wars
Back in the days when folks dressed up for Sunday dinner and fried chicken was king, Crawford County, Kansas, had its own version of the Wild West. But instead of gunslingers and cattle rustlers, fried chicken joints waged battle—each claiming the crown for the crispiest, juiciest plate in town.
Southeastern Kansas Road Trip – 31 Essential Stops
Let me introduce you to some of the best places to visit in Kansas. You’ll get a taste of the variety, natural beauty, unique sights, and historic charm the sunflower state has to offer as we take a Midwest road trip through the Southeastern Kansas region and stop in all the […]
Washington Post features Pittsburg’s Literary Cat Co
You can read with a cat on your lap at this bookstore, then adopt the cat
You can read with a cat on your lap at this bookstore, then adopt the cat
Since Literary Cat Co. opened in Kansas about a year and a half ago, 32 of the store’s foster cats have been adopted by bookstore customers.
Feeding Souls & Building Community
Heather Horton, along with her husband Roger, has helped push Pittsburg on the path toward progress and renaissance. And if you know Heather, you know this … she’ll never stop pushing.
What I learned from writing three Kansas books in three years – culture, controversy and courage
During my travels, I heard that James Bond is buried in a Pittsburg cemetery. I couldn’t find 007. Instead, I found multiple languages carved on tombstones…
Cluckin’ Good – The Best Fried Chicken in Pittsburg Kansas
In the heart of southeast Kansas, the small city of Pittsburg in Crawford County is not just known for its rich mining history and vibrant college-town atmosphere; it is also a culinary hotspot for one of America’s most cherished comfort foods: fried chicken. This popular dish has deep roots in the region, influenced by a blend of cultural traditions and family recipes passed down through generations.
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