Come along with Deb and Michelle as they share stories from “Around Kansas.” They take you along the back roads and the main highways to show you the people, places and things that make Kansas a great place to live and work
Episodes
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
Today Deb and Michelle are discussing soldiers and settlements in Kansas with ties to the Grand Army of the Republic.
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Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
Deb and Michelle are discussing two fun tourist destinations, Dodge City and Fort Wallace.
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Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
These sweet garden buddies caused quite the hardship on early Kansas. Because of that, it is still rabbit season year-round in Kansas.
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Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Deb and Michelle discuss the people and animals that made Fort Dodge a special place along the trail.
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Fort Dodge - https://bit.ly/3tIQTG1
Santa Fe Trail Association - https://bit.ly/3gnuniQ
Western Kansas Wildlife - https://bit.ly/3suvkbp
Visit Council Grove - https://bit.ly/3ecyuvr
Ft. Wallace Museum - https://bit.ly/32qIMSW
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
On this week's Friday Funday, Deb and Michelle take our travels to Marais Des Cygnes and Mine Creek. These are two Civil War era cites with powerful stories and beautiful areas to explore.
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Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Deb and Michelle are talking about the importance of the Turkey throughout American history and during hunting season today.
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Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
Deb and Michelle are using this History Talk Monday to cover Fort Larned. It was a rest stop, protection, and place of diplomacy.
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Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Deb and Michelle are talking about their favorite places to visit in Kansas. This week's list includes, Atchison, Towanda, and Sedan.
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Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
On today's Wildlife Wednesday Deb and Michelle are talking about their first encounters with buffalo, sharing some fun stories, and of course, dropping in a bit of history.
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Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
In this episode, Deb and Michelle discuss the effect that Kansas's role as a free state and the battles tied to this decision affected the citizen settlers of Kansas. This includes the young Willy Cody, later to be known as "Buffalo Bill."
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