In 2021, Kansas Tourism launched the Sunflower Summer program, opening the doors to our state’s zoos, museums, nature centers and historical sites to Kansas families — for free. Designed to ...

A thunderstorm that moved through the Joplin area Sunday, causing the finale with the Abilene Flying Bison to be canceled, gave the Joplin Outlaws a series sweep of the visitors. It also locked the ...

Kansas' Sunflower Summer program, offering free access to state attractions, saw a 55% increase in participation in 2024. The program significantly boosts local economies, with families spending ...

This collection of stories highlights recent listings of Kansas in various national rankings. Wichita stands out as an ...

ABILENE - The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce that the Kansas Gunsmoke Trail has been named the ...

Abilene is welcoming in a 1940’s-era Army locomotive this week that will be added to the list of other historic engines which call the town home. The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad (ASVRR) announced ...

Larry Dale Sparks, 83, of Abilene, passed away on May 3, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, with burial preceding the ...

Discover the most charming small-town restaurants across every U.S. state—beloved hidden gems where cozy vibes meet ...

The Kansas Gunsmoke Trail is a cooperative tourism campaign that connects four iconic Kansas communities: Wichita, Hays, Dodge City, and Abilene. Through shared storytelling, historic attractions, and ...