Stories & Field Notes

In a quiet neighborhood in Hays, Kansas, a simple stone marker is all that remains of Boot Hill Cemetery. But in 1867, this hillside marked the edge of a growing frontier town. Long before Dodge City made the name famous, Hays was home to Kansas’ first Boot Hill—where figures like Wild Bill Hickok crossed paths with a community still finding its footing in the American West.

Walk within the hallowed walls of Lansing State Penitentiary. Once Kansas' oldest operating prison, these historic buildings now have a new life. Sharing what's behind their stone walls and storied past with visitors.

Uncovering the hidden history of the Quindaro Ruins, a significant stop on the Underground Railroad in Kansas City, Kansas.

Historic Lake Scott State Park in Kansas, a western oasis where history, outdoor adventure, and tranquility come together.