Amazing food and little known history in Southeast Kansas
I knew there were six fried chicken restaurants in Southeast Kansas before I showed up. I’d done the research: I watched the Food Wars episode, a bunch of YouTube videos rating them – I even made a map to plot out our route. The plan was simple: eat at six chicken spots in two days. If it doesn’t sound like an easy task, I’m here to tell you it, in fact, was not.
We’ve now visited this region twice with our kids, once for a full weekend getaway and again as a day trip, and both trips have made me appreciate this corner of Kansas even more.
You can climb inside one of the largest machines you’ve ever seen, hunt for quirky Route 66 attractions, cuddle adoptable cats in a bookstore, ride a surprisingly speedy little roller coaster, hike beside a lake, and eat some genuinely great food.
Every Friday evening, May through September, musicians entertain guests and locals at Crawford State Park north of Girard, 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.
I just got back from shooting another episode of Barstool Outdoors, this time in Parsons, Kansas to hunt ducks. But somehow, my biggest takeaway from the trip didn’t happen in a blind—it was His & Hers Bar & Grill in Walnut, Kansas.
From chatting with locals over breakfast to taking a guided tour of its museum, I was pleasantly surprised by Girard’s attractions, and the residents welcomed me warmly.
Originally posted January 20, 2017 to celebrate National Pie Day on January 23 As David Mamet wrote in Boston Marriage, “We must have a pie. Stress cannot exist in the presence of a pie.” There’s something special about sharing a piece of pie. From the sweet, creamy filling to the […]
Rich soil and wine making traditions of immigrants positioned Eastern Kansas to rival California’s Wine Country. 67 years of Kansas Prohibition changed that.
Sitting down to a plate of crispy fried chicken is a Kansas tradition, especially in the southeast corner of the state, dating back to the early 1900s. Add a slice of pie for dessert, and you have the makings for a stick-to-your-ribs meal, which was exactly what hardworking coal miners needed to sustain themselves through a 12-hour day, six days a week many years ago.
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