15 Unforgettable Things You Must Add To Your Kansas Summer Bucket List
Are you still dragging from the time change? Me too… but the bright side to losing an hour is that summer is just around the corner. To help you survive these next few months, why not get your summer bucket list written, beginning with:


Considered to be the most beautiful park in Kansas, Wilson State offers gorgeous views, hiking trails, and, of course, several places to camp.
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A favorite among K-State students (for good reason), KSU Dairy Bar offers farm fresh eggs, milk, and (of course) fresh churned ice cream.
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This 48-mile drive isn't just one of the most beautiful in Kansas; it's one of the most beautiful in the country.

Trust us; there isn't a more beautiful hike in the entire state than through this stunning native tallgrass prairie.

If you haven't experienced the Flint Hills while singing "Home on the Range" with a large orchestra, then you haven't fully experienced them.

The historic castle, located just north of Lindsborg, is housed on one of a chain of seven sandstone bluffs in the Dakota Formation.

The Garden of Eden (pictured). Kansas Barbed Wire Museum. The World’s Largest Collection of the World’s Smallest Versions of the World’s Largest Things. The possibilities are truly endless!
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This year's state-wide yard sale takes place September 16th-18th.

Did you know that there are only a few hundred drive-in theaters left in the United States? Fortunately, Kansas is home to four of them, including Wichita's Starlite Drive-In (pictured).

Listed by National Geographic as one of the country's 50 must-see state parks, Lake Scott is home to historic buildings, deep wooded canyons, and a beautiful lake begging for your attention.

You know we couldn't have a list about summer in Kansas without mentioning our state's fabulous slow-cooked meats! Find your favorite by sampling at least 5 different Kansas offerings. (Pictured is Roy's Hickory Pit Bar-B-Q in Hutchinson.)

Sure, the KANSAS City Royals may play on the Missouri side, but they are KANSAS's team.
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No matter the time of year, Botanica's colorful flowers are sure to awaken the senses.

What else will you add to your Kansas bucket list?
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