Highlights of Kansas

By: John Francis
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:42:34
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Their state song is "Home On The Range." Their state bird is the western meadowlark, their state tree is the cottonwood, and their state flower is the sunflower. This is Kansas, located in the central part of the U.S. Kansas was actually named after the Kansa Indians that lived there. The word Kansa means "People of the South Wind." Kansas is also known as a windy state. Everyone remembers that Dorothy's adventures in Oz began in Kansas.

Living in Kansas

Living and working in Kansas is a good lifestyle for most of the residents of this state. The unemployment rate in Kansas is consistently lower than the national average, which makes for a good economy. Kansas is known for many different industries, including, aircraft and aviation manufacturing, and agriculture of many different kinds. For instance, Kansas produces the most wheat in the U.S. They also are second in the country for beef processing, and have over 34,000 cattle farms and ranches. There are many job opportunities in Kansas for people of all skills and backgrounds.

Kansas Tourism

While many people might think there isn't much to do in Kansas for a vacation, they are wrong. There is a lot of fun and interesting things to do in Kansas. There are fun things to do for every taste and interest. For instance, a family can have a real ranch experience on one of the state's many working ranches. There are arts and crafts fairs year round, and the historic sites include things like Amelia Earhart's Museum, Boot Hill and Brown Vs. the Board Of Education Museum. There are plenty of state and national parks in Kansas that make for great camping and fishing opportunities.

For those who prefer city lives, many of the state's cities, both large and small, have great cultural and artistic venues. It is possible to watch Native Americans at work on their crafts, and see glassblowing done right before your eyes. You can also purchase these items for your own. Wichita is an impressive city filled with dining, lodging, shopping and other events to keep anyone busy for a vacation that is one they will remember.

So whether you are thinking about relocating to Kansas, or are just looking for a vacation that will be everything you hoped and more, Kansas might just be the place you are looking for. Go and experience Kansas. This windy state might give you the adventure of a lifetime.

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