KANSAS!

As the lifestyle magazine of Kansas, each issue celebrates the best of our state. It’s people, places, and spaces. For over 75 years, we’ve shared the stories of the Sunflower State, told by Kansans. Featured topics include a dynamic line up of culture, food, travel, outdoors, history, personalities, and communities.

KANSAS!

IT’S ALL IN THE “EXTRA” details

A hello FROM OUR EDITOR • There’s nothing quite like walking into a chocolate shop—it’s a full-sensory experience.

SHOP SMALL & SUPPORT LOCAL

Holiday Cookies • Kansas bakeries create customized treats with holiday themes

Soup’s On • An early pioneer in fresh soup mixes thrives in western Kansas

High School Arts Award • An annual statewide arts honor comes to Pittsburg

Barn Quilts • A rural art tradition thrives in towns and communities throughout Kansas

Winter Trout Fishing • The colder months bring some of the best Kansas fishing

Scott Bean • A conversation with KANSAS! photographers about their lives in photography

THE kansan • When he’s not Santa Claus, Brian Plumlee works as a deputy for Allen County while simultaneously running his business Bullseye Glass Repair of Kansas. Plumlee has been a Santa Claus in Iola, Kansas, going on two years and hopes to continue bringing joy to kids, adults and those with special needs in the community.

Reasons We Love Kansas

KANSAS DETAILS must see

Strawberry Hill’s Baked Heritage of Taste • Brought from Europe, through Ellis Island, uphill from the floods, and down through the generations … a family holiday bread recipe continues to delight customers

GIVE THE GIFT OF KANSAS!

Holiday Homes • Two historic mansions open to visitors for holiday tours

what about a Chocolate Shop • A mother-daughter confectionery grows into a community business anchor and beloved tourist destination

8 Other Holiday Gift Options

Holiday in the Heartland • Kansas high school students present their takes on life and realities around them

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