KANSAS! Magazine

09/19/2025

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

09/16/2025

The Topeka Capital-Journal published a story about the Kansas Museum of History's upcoming opening (November 22) and featured a photo from our temporary exhibit! 😍

Read the story here: https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/state/2025/09/16/visitors-get-sneak-peek-at-renovated-kansas-museum-of-history/86097756007/?tbref=hp

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.

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

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.

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....

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.

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.

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.

08/06/2025

For our 80th anniversary, we're partnering with the Kansas Museum of History on special exhibit to celebrate the magazine's history. Next week, we're excited to join the Kansas Historical Society's after hours to give a little peek.

This month’s Museum After Hours program on Wednesday, August 13, features the first special exhibit to open in the museum’s newly renovated gallery this November. Celebrating KANSAS! highlights the 80-year history of the KANSAS! magazine, published by Kansas Tourism. Andrea Etzel, publications manager & editor, will present a brief history of the magazine and how she developed content for the exhibit. Anne Dorcey, exhibits designer, will share information about the design and fabrication of the exhibit.

Register for in-person event: https://bit.ly/40JDssK
Guests will have the opportunity for a sneak peek of the new special exhibit before it officially opens later this fall. Tickets for the behind-the-scenes tour can be purchased for $5 upon arrival. Tours will start at 5:40 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.

Register on Zoom: http://bit.ly/40Lc65m
The program will also be livestreamed on the Kansas Historical Society YouTube channel.

08/06/2025

A rural art tradition thrives in towns and communities throughout Kansas

Across Kansas, barn quilts bring bursts of color and heritage to barns, buildings, and community spaces. Discover how this rural art form thrives in towns like Chapman, Ashland, and beyond.