The 9 Best Things to Do in Hutchinson, Kansas
While you may never have heard of Hutchinson before you ended up on this article, you've probably heard of some of the things to do there. After all, Hutchinson is home to the Cosmosphere, where you can see a NASA Apollo crew capsule, and the Kansas State Fair – famous for deep-fried food and foods on a stick. Oh, and you've probably eaten something else Hutchinson is famous for: salt...
13 Spooky Haunted Places in Wichita, KS (plus Haunted Houses)
It’s that time of year: Spooky Season! I love the autumn, and – in theory – I love the idea of paranormal activity and experiencing whatever is Beyond life as we know it. visiting haunted houses! As such, I have not been to any of these haunted places in Wichita because I just don’t need that kind of fright in my life...
15 Charming Day Trips from Kansas City
Kansas City: two cities, divided by a two rivers, a state border, and a geographic barrier. On the eastern side, Kansas City, Missouri is located in the Midwest, while western Kansas City, Kansas is located in the Great Plains. These cities have a lot to offer – you certainly won't run out of things to do in Kansas City if you're planning a trip! However, you might want to explore beyond Kansas City, and that's where a great day trip comes in...
Drive Between Denver and Kansas City: Road Trip Tips & Info
While I've tried hard on this site to demonstrate that the Great Plains are beautiful and dynamic, it's hard to deny one thing: Kansas is flat. And as you drive the entire length of Kansas, plus a bit of Colorado, on the drive between Denver and Kansas City, you might not be particularly exciting if you are facing a road trip between these two cities...
15 Must-See Sunflower Fields in Kansas [Summer/Autumn 2021]
Here we are, in the heat of summer – and you know what that means, right? The sunflowers are in bloom! Across the Great Plains, both wild and cultivated sunflower fields are at their peak; towering stalks and brightly-colored heads look skyward and you can't help but smile when you see them...
The 10 National Parks in Kansas:
Get to Know Each OneWhen you think of Kansas, what comes to mind? Sweeping flat plains and ruby slippers, of course! Kansas is home to so much more though: did you also know that there are 10 national parks in Kansas? While there are no National Parks in Kansas, there are other protected lands and sites...
The 23 Best Roadside Attractions in the Great Plains
There’s nothing like a good road trip, right? But even the best-planned road trip between home and a great destination (or several) can get dull at times. That’s where roadside attractions come in: they’re a great reason to stop your car, stretch your legs, and learn a bit about the history and culture of the place you’re passing through. While most people do a “fly over” of the Great Plains states...
Omaha to Kansas City Drive: Road Trip Tips & Info
Your travel plans are set: you need to get from Omaha to Kansas City, Kansas. These two Great Plains cities sit along the Missouri River, on the eastern border of the sweeping Great Plains. The only question is: should you drive? Is there anything to see along the way? The Omaha to Kansas City drive isn’t necessarily picturesque or interesting like some drives, but there’s more than you might think along the route. It might be a little confusing, but your drive from Omaha (Nebraska) to Kansas City (Kansas) mostly occurs in neighboring Iowa and Missouri. Though the drive along Interstate 29 doesn’t technically take place in the Great Plains…
19 Experiences for Your Great Plains Bucket List
We've all seen them before: bucket lists full of the same old, admittedly breathtaking experiences. These include seeing the northern lights, visiting Antarctica, and climbing the Great Wall of China – just to name a few. But did you know that the Great Plains states have their own list of awesome experiences totally worth of your bucket list? It shouldn't really be a surprise, but maybe it is...
Which are the Great Plains States?
(& Which are Not!)Are you curious about the Great Plains? This oft-overlooked and misunderstood region in America has its own beauty, both natural and cultural. Whether you live in the Great Plains and want to learn more about it or want to travel to the Great Plains (or through them), you might wonder what people mean when they mention the “Great Plains states.” This post will teach you all about the geography of the Great Plains and which states are part of the Great Plains. You’ll also learn which states are often included in the Great Plains states but which are actually not part of the Great Plains. By the end, you’ll know…
