Kansas

A lake day gets much better when lunch is already handled before the cooler ever reaches the car.…

By Owen Bradwell · Aug 22

A beautiful lake can lose some of its charm when the water starts sending a very different message.…

By Jenna Whitfield · Aug 22

A summer swimming spot earns a different kind of reputation when locals start treating it like their personal…

By Jenna Whitfield · Aug 22

Apple picking is one of those activities that starts out feeling simple and somehow turns into a full-day…

By Owen Bradwell · Aug 21

The last summer swim always feels a little different. Kansas state parks offer the perfect excuse to hold…

By Owen Bradwell · Aug 21

Some places make portion sizes feel like a friendly challenge, and this Kansas shop takes that idea seriously.…

By Jenna Whitfield · Aug 21

Some restaurants chase trends. Others simply keep serving the food people loved in the first place. For decades,…

By Jenna Whitfield · Aug 21

A good deli sandwich should make lunch feel like a decision you got exactly right. In Kansas, one…

By Owen Bradwell · Aug 20

Homemade fudge has a sneaky advantage over almost every other road-trip snack. You usually smell trouble before you…

By Owen Bradwell · Aug 20

A flea market this big can make a simple shopping trip feel like you accidentally signed up for…

By Jenna Whitfield · Aug 20

Labor Day weekend is basically summer asking for one last adventure before everyone starts talking about fall. Kansas…

By Jenna Whitfield · Aug 20

A grocery run can get unexpectedly exciting when half the shelves are filled with things you have never…

By Owen Bradwell · Aug 19

Affordable lake getaways have become surprisingly rare, which makes a Kansas resort with decades of loyal visitors worth…

By Owen Bradwell · Aug 19

If you judged every restaurant by its exterior, you might drive right past one of Wichita’s busiest dinner…

By Jenna Whitfield · Aug 19

A good meal can rescue an average road trip, but a great one can become the reason you…

By Jenna Whitfield · Aug 19

Budget shopping gets much more interesting when the best finds come with a little dust and a lot…

By Owen Bradwell · Aug 18

You do not need heroic calves or a backpack full of gear to enjoy a great summer hike…

By Owen Bradwell · Aug 18

Kansas diners can be fiercely loyal when they find an Italian restaurant that gets dinner right. That loyalty…

By Jenna Whitfield · Aug 18

Some restaurants spend heavily trying to get noticed. Others simply stay busy because people keep telling their friends…

By Jenna Whitfield · Aug 18

Some campgrounds make you forget how long the drive was the second you pull in. Kansas has plenty…

By Owen Bradwell · Aug 17

Kansas might not be the first place people associate with standout sushi, but that assumption deserves a serious…

By Owen Bradwell · Aug 17

Some dinner reservations are easy to make. Others start feeling like a small victory before you even sit…

By Jenna Whitfield · Aug 17

Kansas is not exactly the first place most people picture when they think about high-speed ziplining, which makes…

By Jenna Whitfield · Aug 17

Kansas pizza history is older than most people probably expect, and some local pizzerias have been proving that…

By Owen Bradwell · Aug 16

Some of the best food finds are hiding behind the simplest storefronts, and this Kansas donut shop has…

By Owen Bradwell · Aug 16

Late summer in Kansas has a way of making simple plans feel like the best plans. Near Lawrence,…

By Jenna Whitfield · Aug 16

Stretching a grocery budget can feel like a challenge these days, but one Kansas store has become a…

By Jenna Whitfield · Aug 16

Antique shopping gets much more interesting when you stop looking for something specific and let the shelves surprise…

By Owen Bradwell · Aug 15

Family beach days do not have to involve a long drive or a packed shoreline to feel like…

By Owen Bradwell · Aug 15

Big restaurant chains usually have the advantage when it comes to name recognition. One family-owned Kansas spot is…

By Jenna Whitfield · Aug 15

Attention, attention: comfort food is calling all hungry travelers. These stops take very different routes to the same…

By Lenora Winslow · Aug 15

Breakfast gets a lot more interesting when it becomes the reason for the road trip instead of just…

By Jenna Whitfield · Aug 15

Some barbecue places build their reputation with flashy signs. Others let the brisket handle the advertising. This Kansas…

By Owen Bradwell · Aug 14

A great Chinese restaurant can make a long drive feel completely justified before the first plate is even…

By Owen Bradwell · Aug 14

Summer afternoons can get repetitive fast, especially when everyone has already rejected the usual ideas. That is where…

By Jenna Whitfield · Aug 14

Most hotel stays involve a front desk, a key, and a room above ground. Kansas has a much…

By Jenna Whitfield · Aug 14

Happiness is hard to measure, but some places seem to make a very convincing case without trying too…

By Owen Bradwell · Aug 13

Some places make you forget there are other people around. This remote Kansas shoreline has that effect almost…

By Owen Bradwell · Aug 13

Some dinners are built around one plate. Korean barbecue has a much more generous idea of how the…

By Jenna Whitfield · Aug 13