Prairie Museum of Art and History - Colby, Kansas The museum is just off I-70 in Kansas and offers a wide array of the private collection of the Kuska collection. The Kuska's were collectors of interesting items from around the world for over 50 years. … [Read more...]
Cedar Bluff State Park – Ogallah, Kansas
Cedar Bluff State Park - Ogallah, Kansas This state park in Ogallah is known for it's 6,000 reservoir, 1000 Cedar Bluffs State Park and a 9,000 acre wildlife reserve. Even though the park is just 12 miles off the beaten path of I 70 at exit 135 it … [Read more...]
Fort Hays – Hays, Kansas
Fort Hays - Hays, Kansas The history of Fort Hays began with it being built in 1865 to protect the stage and freight wagons of the Butterfield Overland Dispatch (BOD) traveling along the Smoky Hill Trail to Denver. Despite the presence of the soldiers, … [Read more...]
STERNBERG MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY – HAYS, KANSAS
STERNBERG MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY - HAYS, KANSAS This is a museum that you will enjoy since the displays rotate giving you the opportunity to view the collections on display. Although the University has over 3,750,000 items they only show a small … [Read more...]
Boot Hill Museum – Dodge City, Kansas
Boot Hill Museum - Dodge City, Kansas Dodge City, founded in 1872, was the world's largest shipping point for Longhorn cattle. With the cowboys coming into town after being on the roundup and trail for so long they often had lots of pent up energy and … [Read more...]
Fort Dodge Kansas State Soldiers Home – Fort Dodge, Kansas
Fort Dodge Kansas State Soldiers Home - Fort Dodge, Kansas Built in 1859 of sod and adobe Fort Dodge was the last US Army fort located before the Civil War and in 1865 was the first fort opened after the Civil War. Fort Dodge was to guard travelers … [Read more...]
Lee Richardson Zoo – Garden City, Kansas
Lee Richardson Zoo - Garden City, Kansas One of the largest zoos in Kansas with over 300 animals of 100 species you will have the opportunity to see some outstanding animals up close. Although the layout of the zoo leaves something to be desired it's … [Read more...]
Geographic Center to the United States – Lebanon, Kansas
Geographic Center to the United States - Lebanon, Kansas When you look at the United States (the 48 contiguous states) and go to the center you end up at Lebanon, Kansas! Actually, the true site is approximately 2 miles northwest of Lebanon. … [Read more...]