Kansas is my home state and I’m proud to showcase my favorite things to see and do in the state of Kansas on this page. Sometimes there really is no place like home!
Kansas goes by two other names, the wheat state due to the endless fields of golden wheat that flows in the Kansas breeze, and the sunflower state for the bright sunflowers that grow here.
Most people think Kansas is flat and in the western half of the state that rings true BUT we also have the Flint Hills in Kansas. Beautiful rolling hills make for scenic drives down winding country roads. If you find the right road you’ll feel like your on a rollercoaster. Contact me on my contact page and I’ll give you the inside tip on the perfect road!
or check out the Scenic Byways website for their recommendations.
There’s lots to do in our neighboring state of Missouri and we have some fun suggestions for you on our Missouri page.
Haunted Kansas Fort Riley Kansas was established in 1853 making it one of the most historic spots in Kansas. Over the years, it has developed a long and haunted history. In fact, there are so many places that are purported to be haunted on Ft. Riley that it is not only one of the most …
It’s that time of the year….ghost, goblins, and things that go bump in the night! The Haunted Cannery in El Dorado Kansas does a frighteningly fantastic job of bringing all of your nightmares life. You will find a colorful fluorescent light feast for the eyes, with scares around every corner. The cannery has been in …
9 miles south of Wamego Kansas, just off of I-70, is the Plumlee Buffalo Ranch, a 400 acre working ranch owned and operated by Larry and Shirley Plumlee. . In addition to being a working ranch, they offer private tours…a chance to get up close and personal with animals that have been roaming the Kansas …
Kansas Wizard of Oz Town, and so much more! Wamego is a small town in Kansas, situated on the Kansas River, between Manhattan and Topeka. You might drive past without giving it a thought but this little town packs a big punch when it comes to fun and interesting things to do. What is Wamego …
The Wizard of Oz is one of the most beloved tales of all time. Dorothy Gale, a farm girl from Kansas, and her little dog Toto were blown into the most fantastical of adventures by a Kansas tornado. After touching down in the Land of Oz, she quickly realized that they weren’t in Kansas anymore. …
One could spend the better part of a day in Wamego City park, exploring and relaxing. The park was quiet, peaceful, and really quite stunning! Let’s explore City Park, Wamego Kansas! The Pond According to the “Explore Wamego’s History” pamphlet, “The pond in City Park is shaped like a whale, and once served as the …
Fancy Creek Trail, just outside of Randolph, is my favorite local trail and is in my opinion one of the best hiking trails in the Manhattan Kansas area. The entire nearly 6 miles of trails is almost completely shaded with tree cover and is accessible almost year round. Where is Fancy Creek Hiking Trail located? …
The Lawrence River Trail is maintained by the Lawrence Mountain Bike Club. It’s an 8.75 mile extremely well maintained, mostly shaded…
