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How to look for Kansas chalk pyramids
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — For nine months Matt Bain has wandered a seeming endless labyrinth of blonde-colored stone. He's walked narrow rock ridges with vertical sides, and stared up at free-standing spires that rise more than 100 feet with tops only...
Kansas continues to battle feral swine issue
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Curran Salter has fought a war to a draw. He's satisfied with it. "Last year we removed 609 feral pigs and this year we've already removed 440," said Salter, U.S. Department of Agriculture feral swine biologist for Kansas. "I...
Kansas sees an increase in roadrunners
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Birds are common around farmsteads, where assorted sparrows and cardinals can find food and shelter. But the 2-foot-long bird that's a regular at Mike Thompson's farm often stops visitors in their tracks. "Most people have...
Start off the New Year with guided hike at a Kansas park
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — So, eat a bit too much turkey at Christmas dinner? Or is this just the year you take your annual New Year's resolution to lose 20 pounds seriously? Linda Lanterman and Kansas State Parks want to help you, through the First Day...
Archers worldwide make promise to dying Kansas girl
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Sitting in a tree stand in southeast Kansas a few weeks ago, Ray Huff was feeling sorry for himself because his prospects for getting a big buck with his bow seemed slim. He looked at Facebook on his phone. Suddenly, he saw thi...
Yurt camping becoming popular in Kansas
EISENHOWER STATE PARK, Kan. (AP, posted Sept. 16, 2016) — Steady or improving attendance at Kansas state parks proves people still like camping in the great outdoors. They're just not quite ready to totally leave easy living — and technology ...