13 Ways Kansas Has Quietly Become The Coolest State In America
For those of us who have lived in Kansas for any amount of time, you already know we’re the coolest place around. However, it’s taken a bit of time for the rest of the world to think of Kansas as anything but a flat beige horizon, thanks to The Wizard of Oz. Even today, we still have to fight to be seen as something more than a flat, dusty prairie. So, let’s declare to the world why we’re the coolest state in America!

They are beautiful year-round, especially during our stunning sunsets.

There's a special kind of hospitality you get when you visit our small towns.
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Whether it's one of our wonderful festivals, the state fair, or a great park to visit, there's always something! That's why we have a bucket list.
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They're all over the state, and there's nothing better than finding one on one of our gorgeous hiking trails.

It's always wonderful to see the mists flowing over the flint hills.

There's more than a few museums in Kansas, and each of them honors a part of our history. Yes, even the barbed wire museum!

If you've ever been to Atchison and taken their trolley tour, you know what I mean.

Every Kansas sunset is a different mix of color and intensity.
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Migrating sea birds and other awesome wildlife is spread all over our state.

I mean, what could be more important than those, right?

Sometimes we're a little too friendly when we visit other states. Or maybe they're not friendly enough!

Fried chicken and chicken fried steak are a couple of our state's staples.

Wonderful people make up the majority of our state, and if you add in the view and our attractions, there's no contest. We're just simply the coolest!
Tell us in the comments below what else you think makes Kansas the best state in America. Afterwards, feel free to check out these funny stereotypes that ring true for many of us Kansas.
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