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One Day in Girard: Girard’s Hidden Gem—Inside the Boutique Where Everything Tells a Story
Located in the historic square of Girard, Kansas, Painted Barrels is a vendor boutique that first opened in 2019 by…
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Southeast Kansas once looked and acted like the rest of…
Home to six of the oldest chicken houses in Kansas
Since the 1930’s travelers have asked why fried chicken is…
National Bootlegger’s Day (1/17): Staying Wet in a Dry Land
Rich soil and wine making traditions of immigrants positioned Eastern…
Music on the Patio series at Crawford State Park: 2026 schedule
Every Friday evening, May through September, musicians entertain guests and…