Get ready for a full day of live music featuring Stoney LaRue, Garrett Brown, Austin Dixon, 2 Steps Back, and The South Bound Saints, capped off with the LARGEST fireworks show in the nation.
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Summer Preview
With schools letting out, families are looking for festivals and fairs throughout the area. Here is a quick guide to help you out.
Annual Free Fishing Weekend returns
Crawford County residents and Kansans searching for an inexpensive, interactive weekend out in the sun are in luck; the annual Kansas Free Fishing Days returns to the Sunflower State on the first weekend of June.
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 at Lincoln Park each day. Not only is there plenty of space to run around in, two of the park’s main attractions are opening soon.
Kiddieland and Aquatic Center set to open May 22
Summer is near, and that means the Pittsburg Aquatic Center and Kiddieland will open their doors for the season.
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 first place that comes to mind when planning a family getaway, but after spending a few days here, it’s one I’d absolutely recommend.
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 getting to experience them in person was so much better!
The Perfect Weekend in Southeast Kansas
Southeast Kansas has a way of surprising you and this corner of the state turned out to be one of the most fun weekend getaways we’ve had. There’s real history here, genuinely good food, and some weird and wonderful attractions.
Route 66 – The Kansas Stretch
At only 13 miles long, Southeast Kansas doesn’t get nearly enough credit on the Route 66 conversation. But that’s exactly what makes it special. It’s compact, it’s weird, it’s kitschy, and you can drive the whole thing in a day.
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 this year, look no further. Crawford County and Southeast Kansas surprised us in the best possible way. From a towering mining machine you can climb inside, to Route 66 history, quirky roadside parks, a bookstore where you can cuddle and read to adoptable cats, and one of the most beautiful state parks in the region, this hidden gem in the corner of Kansas blends small-town charm with unexpected adventure.
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