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How Kansas Got Its Shape

February 24, 2021 by hsotr

How Kansas Got Its Shape

Few stop to ask how the boundaries evolved, when in fact some surprising stories surround this topic.

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: History, Native Americans, Nature, Water

The Poet’s Toolbox: Perspective

February 10, 2021 by hsotr

The Poet's Toolbox: Perspective

One of the greatest factors in the impact and effectiveness of a poem is its perspective. By this we mean subject matter, voice, and setting.

Filed Under: The Skills Tagged With: History, Poetry, Writing

Paradise Bridge: Its Completion, and the Role of Walter Sharp

December 7, 2020 by StoneArchBridges

Paradise Bridge

Mr. Saum began laying stone for Paradise Bridge in the spring of 1901. As was typical in Kansas for such structures, the stone was quarried not far from the bridge — a couple of miles away, in this instance. Construction Already in April, a petition requested another stone arch bridge for Russell, south and slightly […]

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Architecture, History

10 Animal Breeds Important to American History

December 2, 2020 by hsotr

10 Animal Breeds Important to American History

America’s history has long been linked with domestic animals. It is hard to imagine what our nation would have looked like in its early years without the hard-working horse and ox, let alone the backyard flocks of chickens. While many, many breeds have been important to our nation throughout the years, a few stand out […]

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Cattle, Dogs, Goats, History, Horses, Livestock, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Swine, The West

Paradise Bridge: The Story of Russell County’s First Stone Arch Bridge

November 30, 2020 by StoneArchBridges

Paradise Bridge

Paradise Bridge was something of an experiment to determine if stone arch bridges were suitable for Russell County or not.

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Architecture, History

Something Old, Something New

October 29, 2020 by hsotr

Something Old, Something New

Just a few hours out and a few hours back, Winding down backroads and seeing the view,Rolling through towns, fields, and pastures, Rediscovering the old as though something new. We call it a day trip, an excursion or outing, But it’s much like our lives every day, too—Learning, growing, seeking, and working, Rediscovering the old […]

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: History, Poetry, Travel

Top 10 Strangest Sights to See in Kansas

October 26, 2020 by hsotr

Top 10 Strangest Sights to See in Kansas

There are many beautiful and interesting sights to see in Kansas. But there are also quite a few sights that are best classified as strange.

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Architecture, History, Nature, Outdoors, Top 10, Travel

Top 10 Kansas Resources

October 7, 2020 by hsotr

Top 10 Kansas Resources

There’s so much to learn about Kansas, including history, nature, architecture, and more. Where to start?

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Architecture, Birdwatching, History, Nature, Pastures, Travel, Water, Weather

What is a Barn Quilt?

September 21, 2020 by hsotr

What is a Barn Quilt?

A barn quilt is a large square design based on a quilt block but painted onto wood and hung up outdoors.

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Animal Housing, Art, Crafts, History, Travel

Rain Follows the Plow

September 14, 2020 by hsotr

Rain Follows the Plow

Around 1880, a wet spell descended on most of the Great Plains. Wild speculations were indulged in as to what caused it.

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Field Crops, History, Nature, Water, Weather

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