Some towns have a college. Pittsburg, Kansas, is a college town. You can see it in the Gorilla flags on front porches and the way local businesses turn red and gold every fall.
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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.
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 heard people say that there’s nothing to do in Kansas. So I decided to spend several weeks exploring Kansas and I wasn’t quite prepared for all that I found simply detouring off the interstate.
Independence Celebrations
Annual celebration dates vary by community. Enjoy fireworks over the lake, or a rodeo with a dance and fireworks.
FREE Sunflower Summer app
Sunflower Summer is designed to provide a wide variety of ways for families to get out, explore something new, and enjoy time together.
Polar Plunge in Pittsburg scheduled for February 10
Join Special Olympics Kansas for the COOLEST event of the year. Participants all across Kansas are participating in the annual Polar Plunge and so can you.
Art, Honor & More in Southeast Kansas
I was amazed by the variety of art, artists and fun dining options in Southeast Kansas. I saw murals, sculptures, a veteran’s wall and beautiful jewelry.
Big Brutus & Mining History in Southeast Kansas
I grew up in a mining community, Pawnee, Illinois. Peabody # 10 located between Pawnee and Kincaid when it was open, was one of the largest coal mines in the world. So, it makes sense that I am interested in mining history both locally and far away.
An Annual Boom Town
Celebrate our Independence in Small Town U.S.A. Situated in extreme northwest Crawford County, sits Hepler, Kansas. This sleepy, little hamlet was once the Hay Capital of Kansas, complete with schools, restaurants, a grocery store, bank, post office and more. The rich agricultural traditions still surround the community, but the schools […]
Why I Run – Inspiration Runs High: Boston Marathon competitor Caroline Capehart passes the torch to a younger generation
As a lifelong runner, Caroline Capehart says running is a natural addition to her busy schedule.
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