The time to reclaim vacation is now. The place to do it is Kansas. Join the movement and plan your vacation in Kansas at TravelKS.com/KansasDay. #VacationInKansas #ToTheStarsKS #KansasDay

Ad Astra Per Aspera is the state motto of Kansas. To The Stars Through Difficulties. It’s a powerful reminder to be curious. 👀 To be brave. 💪 And to reach for the stars. 🌟 This #KansasDay, get inspired to explore every corner of the Sunflower State. 🌻 #ToTheStarsKS

✅​ 40-acre lake for fishing and pedal boats ✅​ Miniature train rides ✅​ Pony rides ✅​ Miniature golf ✅​ Sand volleyball courts ✅​ Campfire circle and charcoal grills ✅​ 3 playgrounds Wichita's Watson Park Rec Center has it all. #ToTheStarsKS travelks.com/listing/watson-…

It's time for some Sunflower Summer Shenanigans! With less than a month left in the program be sure to get out and use your tickets today. How about getting these Quirky Kansas stops on your list next! #ToTheStarsKS #SunflowerSummer travelks.com/blog/stories/po…

Historic Lake Scott State Park is for more than lake-goers. It's for anyone who loves getting outdoors. Find great hikes, horseback riding, and campgrounds. 🐎​#ToTheStarsKS travelks.com/things-to-do/pa…

Kayak fishing may be the best thing to hit Kansas angling since the invention of push-button reels. Learn all the how's and the where's of kayak fishing at the link below! #ToTheStarsKS travelks.com/blog/stories/po…

Don't miss out on the biggest celebration of Kansas' famous aviatrix! The Annual Amelia Earhart Festival is next weekend in Atchison and includes tons of activities for the whole family. #ToTheStarsKS travelks.com/event/amelia-ea…

Counties in Kansas are starting to celebrate their communities by coming together at the County Fair! Rodeos, live music, 4-H shows, carnival rides and so much more, be sure to find a local county fair near you! #ToTheStarsKS travelks.com/events/this-wee…

This natural stream provides a scenic fishing spot for channel catfish, spotted bass, and carp.📍​Pillsbury Crossing Wildlife Area #ToTheStarsKS travelks.com/listing/pillsbu…

Get your kicks on Route 66! The Kansas leg goes through old mining towns, across the last drivable Marsh Arch Bridge on the route, and introduces you to Tow Mater from the movie Cars! #ToTheStarsKS travelks.com/things-to-do/by…

🎣​Anyone up for fishing and disc golf? Find fun at Plainville Township Lake. #ToTheStarsKS travelks.com/listing/plainvi…

Are you ready to experience an All-American 4th of July? We've rounded up some of the amazing communities that are putting on a show! From air shows to made-from-scratch eats to carnivals and concerts, we've included it all. #ToTheStarsKS travelks.com/blog/stories/po…

Fresh produce, fresh cut flowers, baked goods, eggs, jellies, herbs, cheese, handmade soap, and more! You won't want to miss everything the Abilene Farmer's Market has to give. #ToTheStarsKS travelks.com/listing/abilene…

Get out on the water this summer and enjoy all the beautiful lakes of Kansas while catching tomorrow's dinner. How? Kayak fishing.🎣 #ToTheStarsKS Learn more -> travelks.com/blog/stories/po…

Established in 1954, Kirwin is the first National Wildlife Refuge authorized in Kansas. It's a beautiful site to see. #ToTheStarsKS travelks.com/listing/kirwin-…

RoKC brings inclusive indoor rock climbing to KC! All ages and skill levels welcome. Plus, classes and kid summer camps available! #ToTheStarsKS travelks.com/listing/rokc-ol…

Pedaling, paddling, and prairie hikes. Explore the outdoors in the 12 State Parks in Eastern Kansas. #ToTheStarsKS travelks.com/blog/stories/po…

What do a majestic snow leopard, a white rhino, a curious chimpanzee, and an ornery aardvark all have in common? They're all found at the Rollings Hills Zoo in Salina! #ToTheStarsKS travelks.com/listing/rolling…

All across the state, murals are popping up capturing the love, pride, and essence of the towns they live in. Read more about artists Painting the Towns. #ToTheStarsKS travelks.com/blog/stories/po…

Cross Timbers State Park has some of the most diverse landscapes in the state, with a mix of prairie and woodlands, making the perfect mountain biking trails. 🚵🏻​ #ToTheStarsKS travelks.com/things-to-do/pa…

The tallgrass prairie in Kansas is one of the last native landscapes in America. Admire its natural beauty for yourself when you drive the 47-mile Flint Hills National Scenic Byway.  #ToTheStarsKS travelks.com/things-to-do/by…