Amazing food and little known history in Southeast Kansas
This was supposed to be a story about the hardships of opening a restaurant. This is not that story. You see, the owners of Bushel & a Peck had no business moving back to Southeast Kansas. They take food seriously – certainly more seriously than the region is used to.
Located in the historic square of Girard, Kansas, Painted Barrels is a vendor boutique that first opened in 2019 by two retired teachers. In August 2023, ownership passed to teacher and coworker Sabrina Murphey.
A beautiful day in Girard, Kansas calls for crafting and coffee. C4 is a cozy little coffee shop located in the heart of Girard. It is Christian-owned and has vendors inside for people to shop about.
Every TV show that features a slice of Americana often serves it up in the form of a diner or small country café. Usually with a side of apple pie. However, the on-screen version of a perfect small-town American Cafe is often a whole lot harder to find than one might expect.
Some silly people may say you can’t go home again. However, that definitely doesn’t apply if you plan on opening a restaurant designed to knock the culinary socks off the entire county. Which is precisely what Frontenac Friends Kelley (Terlip) and her husband Mike Gingras have done with their brand new restaurant Bushel & a Peck .
This unique trail blends rich historical narratives with the region’s renowned fried chicken establishments, offering an immersive experience that celebrates the area’s deep-rooted heritage and culinary traditions.
A hidden gem for camping & recreation, this is one of the oldest state parks & man-made lakes in Kansas.
The last Tuesday of each January is U.S. Travel’s National Plan for a Vacation Day. Ever since the global pandemic, more than ever, people are now itching to get out of what has become their “new normal” routine.
Originally posted: October 1, 2017 On National Author’s Day, November 1, we’re featuring our favorite places to check out new authors, grab a new book from your favorite one, or find local authors with a tie to the area: our public libraries. Crawford County is home to 5 fantastic local […]
Annual celebration dates vary by community. Enjoy fireworks over the lake, or a rodeo with a dance and fireworks.
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