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
The male common eider (Somateria mollissima) presents a somewhat strange appearance, not likely to be confused with that of any other species.
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.
Lesser Scaup
At a glance, the lesser scaup (Aythya affinis) resembles a miniature greater scaup. However, it does display some unique characteristics.
Wagon Wheels
Wagon Wheels is a child-friendly account of pioneer life in Nicodemus based on a true story.
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
When seeing the greater scaup (Aythya marila), the overall impression is that of a big, thickset duck.
Switchgrass
Switchgrass is one of the dominant plant species of the tallgrass prairie, and it alone accounts for much of the natural soil-building that occurs on native prairies.
Kansas Regions Guide—Updated
Interested in learning more about the 11 regions of Kansas? You've come to the right place! We have updated our regions guide with new information on geology and wildlife.
Tufted Duck
The tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) may at first glance appear to be a ring-necked duck. However, this species has several differentiating characteristics worth noticing.
Homestead on the Range 