KANSAS! Magazine

KANSAS! Magazine Premier lifestyle magazine, celebrating the Sunflower State's people, places, and wide-open spaces. KANSAS!

As the storytellers of Kansas, we feature many topics - from our communities and heritage to food + dining and not to miss travel destinations. First published in 1945 as an industry newsletter by the Kansas Industrial Development Commission, KANSAS! has grown to become an international award-winning household magazine. magazine is published quarterly by the Tourism Division of the Kansas Departme

nt of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism. The magazine’s home office is in Topeka, Sunflower Publishing in Lawrence oversees design, and McCormick Armstrong of Wichita manages printing and distribution. is funded through annual subscriptions, retail sales, and Kansas advertising partners. The magazine also produces a beautiful annual calendar and specialty guides.

Visit the exhibit "Kansas Triennial" at the Beach Museum of Art, Kansas State University
10/03/2025

Visit the exhibit "Kansas Triennial" at the Beach Museum of Art, Kansas State University

The Beach Museum of Art at Kansas State University debuts the Kansas Triennial 25/26, highlighting the voices of contemporary Kansas artists Mona Cliff, Mark Cowardin, Poppy DeltaDawn, and Ann Resnick. Exhibition runs August 2025–May 2026.

We're having a hard time waiting for the opening... Nov 22 will be like Christmas morning!
09/30/2025

We're having a hard time waiting for the opening... Nov 22 will be like Christmas morning!

If you don't know the legend of Sinkhole Sam, then you need to read our new issue!
09/19/2025

If you don't know the legend of Sinkhole Sam, then you need to read our new issue!

On August 21, just before dawn lit the Kansas sky, Lawrence citizens awoke to gunshots and hoofbeats. Quantrill and his ...
08/22/2025

On August 21, just before dawn lit the Kansas sky, Lawrence citizens awoke to gunshots and hoofbeats. Quantrill and his men had arrived.

Journey back to the morning of August 21, 1863, and the heart-wrenching attack on Lawrence, Kansas. In 'City of Sorrow,' uncover the devastating impact of Quantrill's Raid on this brave community. Experience the stories of resilience and courage that emerged from the ashes of tragedy.

A look back to 1992, when the Kansas Legislature took action to recognize one of the state’s most famous native artist
08/14/2025

A look back to 1992, when the Kansas Legislature took action to recognize one of the state’s most famous native artist

Step Into Kansas’ Civil War Past at Mine Creek Battlefield and the John Brown Museum
08/13/2025

Step Into Kansas’ Civil War Past at Mine Creek Battlefield and the John Brown Museum

Stand where Union and Confederate forces clashed at Mine Creek, then tour the John Brown Museum in Osawatomie to see Kansas’ pivotal role in America’s fight against slavery.

Two neighboring wildlife areas in central Kansas offer some of the nation’s best viewing for migratory birds
08/12/2025

Two neighboring wildlife areas in central Kansas offer some of the nation’s best viewing for migratory birds

Explore the breathtaking Quivira National Wildlife Refuge and Cheyenne Bottoms in central Kansas, as world-renowned cinematographer Timothy Barksdale highlights these premier birdwatching destinations. Discover why these wetlands, known as the 'Serengeti of the Sky,' are among the best in the world....

Texas cowboys drove cattle herds along the Western Cattle Trail transforming Dodge City with their business, celebration...
08/09/2025

Texas cowboys drove cattle herds along the Western Cattle Trail transforming Dodge City with their business, celebrations, and wild ways

150 years ago, Texas cowboys began driving cattle along the Western Cattle Trail, transforming Dodge City into a booming cattle town. Relive the history, from the cowboys' rugged journeys to the lively scenes of Dodge City, and uncover the stories behind one of America's most iconic trails.

A Wichita track and field coach has won an online following by creating videos of slow-travel tours through less populat...
08/08/2025

A Wichita track and field coach has won an online following by creating videos of slow-travel tours through less populated towns in Kansas and across the nation.

Wichita State track coach John Wise has turned slow-road travel into a storytelling art form, capturing small-town life in Kansas and beyond. His YouTube channel, “Travel with a Wise Guy,” celebrates authenticity, forgotten places, and the people who still call them home.

Where the Past Pours into the Present: Kansas’ Modern-Day Speakeasies
08/07/2025

Where the Past Pours into the Present: Kansas’ Modern-Day Speakeasies

These Kansas speakeasies bring the Roaring Twenties to life with secret entrances, vintage decor, and Prohibition-style cocktails. Discover where to sip in style across the state.

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