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Surf Scoter
August 9, 2022August 10, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Surf Scoter

The male surf scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) is a peculiar-looking duck, not readily forgotten. He is known as the “skunkhead."

Top 10 Lifestyle Posts
August 5, 2022August 3, 2022 hsotr The Lifestyle

Top 10 Lifestyle Posts

All of us need reminders to enjoy the fruits of our labors as we juggle to-dos. Here are our readers' favorites, covering topics from faith to family reading to good food.

Harlequin Duck
July 15, 2022July 12, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Harlequin Duck

Seen up close, the male harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) sports a unique pattern that accounts for his name.

Top 10 Travel Resources
July 12, 2022July 11, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Top 10 Travel Resources

Hit the road and discover Kansas! Want to know what travel-related resources our readers are interested in? Take a look.

Your Weather Folklore Questions Answered
June 28, 2022June 27, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Your Weather Folklore Questions Answered

Answers to excellent questions about weather folklore sayings, from lightning to persistence to signs of the changing seasons.

Top 10 Soil Resources
June 17, 2022June 15, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Top 10 Soil Resources

No matter how much we learn about the biology, chemistry, and other properties of soil, there is always more to discover. Read on to find out what our readers have been researching.

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.

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