As the lifestyle magazine of Kansas, each issue celebrates the best of our state. It’s people, places, and spaces. For over 75 years, we’ve shared the stories of the Sunflower State, told by Kansans. Featured topics include a dynamic line up of culture, food, travel, outdoors, history, personalities, and communities.
KANSAS!
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A shift in the seasons is coming.
Celebrating KANSAS! • Kansas Museum of History exhibit honors the magazine’s 80 years
Beat the Winter Blues • Winter farmers markets offer fresh food all season long
Come Full Circle • These town centers rise above the ordinary with their delightfully unexpected public plazas
Off the Beaten Path • These quirky roadside attractions are worth pulling over for
Electric Escapes • These scenic trails across Kansas are perfectly suited for electric bikes
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH Christine Steinkuehler
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REASONS WE LOVE Kansas
Smoky Hill River Festival Turns 50 • Salina proves that when a community invests in the arts, everybody benefits for generations
Community Reflections
Ghost Tracks • A look into the faded remains of Kansas’ interurban network and how it shaped our state
Kansas’ Interurbans • These interurban railways helped shape Kansas.
THE LEGEND OF SINKHOLE SAM • DID KANSAS’ FORGOTTEN MONSTER EVER REALLY EXIST? YOU DECIDE.
MORE LEGENDS & MYTHS • Although most Kansans have never seen them with their own eyes, most everyone knows the stories. Here are some of Kansas’ most famous myths and legends.
LIVING ON THE EDGE • Calm one minute, furious the next, Kansas’ extreme weather proves its unpredictability is its only constant
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PET Paradise • These pet-centric businesses are bringing joy to dog and cat lovers alike
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