BY
CLAY LARROY
People in general consider traveling as their personal interests. Traveling can quickly become an interest simply because it is such an enjoyable experience. When you travel around the world and you will see a variety of different cultures and people. There are two things to remember while traveling. The first thing is to be open-minded about people and their culture. The second thing and the most important, is to respect other cultures no matter how different. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!
Overview of Kansas
Kansas occupies a prominent place in American history, though its status in pop culture is somewhat less distinguished. The state was a violent battleground between pro- and anti-slavery settlers during the 1850s, a period dubbed 'Bleeding Kansas'. The state also played a pivotal role in America's westward expansion, its string of frontier forts supporting the clashes of the Indian Wars of the 1860s. But as every American school kid knows, Kansas is perhaps most famous for the landmark ruling of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, which ended segregation in public schools.
Visitors can learn more about Kansas' history at the state's numerous historic sites, many of which have been designated national historic landmarks. Although the historical significance of the state may sound dull to some, Kansas actually has a delightfully colorful past, peopled by cowboys, pioneers, gunfighters and lawmen. It is home to Dodge City, the once-infamous 'Wickedest City of the West', which has been the setting of countless movies and television shows, including Gunsmoke. Even today, Kansas has a reputation for quirkiness. It is an odd place with miles of seemingly flat, empty terrain punctuated not only by serious historical monuments but also by attractions like the World's Largest Ball of Twine and the World's Largest Spinach Salad. While Kansas may not be the ideal holiday spot for some, it does have a lot to offer, and not only to history buffs.
Kansas' network of state parks and wildlife refuges comprises rolling hills and prairies, sand dunes, wildflowers, rivers and lakes, offering hunters, hikers, boaters, horseback riders and fishermen a wealth of options. Kansas isn't all rolling prairies though, and it has several major cities, all located in the eastern half of the state.
The largest city is Wichita, which has a population
of under 400,000 and enough museums, shops, restaurants and attractions to
entertain all comers. Topeka, though smaller, is the capital of Kansas and home
to the Kansas State Historical Society Museum. The largest city in Kansas is
the buzzing Kansas City, though the state can claim only the part of it west of
the Mississippi River. Travelers should note that tornadoes regularly hit
Kansas between April and June. Those travelling during this period should pay
close attention to weather alerts.
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“When
anything is going to happen in this country, it happens first in Kansas”
― William Allen White
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