‘A good cause’: The long-standing Fourth of July tradition in Hepler, Kansas

‘A good cause’: The long-standing Fourth of July tradition in Hepler, Kansas

According to the last census, the population of Hepler, Kansas, is just 90. Despite its size, the community…

Gorillas, Coal Mines, and Legendary Fried Chicken

Gorillas, Coal Mines, and Legendary Fried Chicken

ByBig Blend MediaJun 25, 2026

In the latest episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Historic Jefferson Highway” Podcast, host Lisa D. Smith sat down…

Annual Free Fishing Weekend returns

Annual Free Fishing Weekend returns

ByThe Morning SunMay 12, 2026

Crawford County residents and Kansans searching for an inexpensive, interactive weekend out in the sun are in luck;…

Beat the heat with some family fun

Beat the heat with some family fun

ByThe Morning SunMay 12, 2026

A good way to keep the ‘youngins’ occupied, entertained, and worn out is to spend a few hours…

2-Hour Weekend Trip from Kansas City: Family-Friendly Things to Do in Southeast Kansas

2-Hour Weekend Trip from Kansas City: Family-Friendly Things to Do in Southeast Kansas

Bykids in kcApr 24, 2026

If you only stay in Kansas City, you’re going to miss this. Southeast Kansas might not be the…

Southeast Kansas Travel Guide: Fun Things to Do in Pittsburg, Galena, and on Route 66

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 Perfect Weekend in Southeast Kansas

The Perfect Weekend in Southeast Kansas

ByLoKCalMar 16, 2026

Southeast Kansas has a way of surprising you and this corner of the state turned out to be…

Route 66 – The Kansas Stretch

Route 66 – The Kansas Stretch

ByLoKCalMar 16, 2026

At only 13 miles long, Southeast Kansas doesn’t get nearly enough credit on the Route 66 conversation. But…