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Category: The Sunflower State

Myth or Fact: 10 Weather Folklore Sayings
June 14, 2022June 13, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Myth or Fact: 10 Weather Folklore Sayings

How well do you know your weather folklore? Find out which of these 10 sayings are fact and which are myth.

Seth Hays House
June 7, 2022June 6, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

10 Kansas Day Trips for Children

Looking for somewhere to visit with the whole family? Here are a few of our favorite child-friendly destinations across Kansas.

10 Travel Tips for Visiting the Flint Hills
April 29, 2022August 1, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

10 Travel Tips for Visiting the Flint Hills

The Flint Hills are arguably one of the most scenic parts of Kansas. Planning your first visit? Allow us to make a few suggestions.

Top 10 Western Heritage Resources
April 1, 2022March 28, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Top 10 Western Heritage Resources

Our readers love exploring topics related to the West, ranging from railroads to mustangs to windmills. Read on to discover our most popular Western heritage resources.

Common Eider
March 4, 2022March 3, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Common Eider

The male common eider (Somateria mollissima) presents a somewhat strange appearance, not likely to be confused with that of any other species.

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

King Eider

The male king eider (Somateria spectabilis) is a bird that is guaranteed to make an impression. Whether he is gaudy or beautiful depends on your perspective.

January 18, 2022February 16, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Lesser Scaup

At a glance, the lesser scaup (Aythya affinis) resembles a miniature greater scaup. However, it does display some unique characteristics.

Wagon Wheels
December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

Wagon Wheels

Wagon Wheels is a child-friendly account of pioneer life in Nicodemus based on a true story.

Purple Threeawn
December 7, 2021December 9, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

Purple Threeawn

Purple threeawn (Aristida purpurea) primarily occupies disturbed sites as an early successional species, preparing the ground for native wildflowers to move in.

Greater Scaup
November 12, 2021November 13, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

Greater Scaup

When seeing the greater scaup (Aythya marila), the overall impression is that of a big, thickset duck.

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