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An Emporia Icon: J’s Carryout

While you’re visiting Emporia, take the opportunity to try one of the best burgers around at J’s Carryout, 27 Commercial Street. Rated “Best Burgers in the State of Kansas” by…

Great American Market: 9 Blocks of Antiques, Vintage Items and Bargains

Downtown Emporia is the place to be this weekend! Commercial Street from 3rd Avenue to 12th Avenue will be closed to traffic when vendors of all kinds gather at this year’s Great…

Sallie’s Jam Cake: A vintage recipe from Sallie White

William Allen White‘s wife, Sallie, was a noted hostess and an excellent cook. The recipe below was one of her favorites she cooked for her husband and his guests including…

Traveling Tips for Introverts

As an introvert, the idea of traveling can be an instant source of stress. Frequent excursions and immersion in crowds are not always pleasurable experiences for introverted people, to say…

Long Distance Cycling in the Flint Hills – the Basics

Are you ready to take your bike to the next level and try long distance cycling in the Flint Hills? Athletes like those who compete in the Dirty Kanza 200…

How to Live Like a Local while Traveling

Many travelers take trips to new places with the goal of living, eating, and enjoying life like a local. Authentic, local experiences are some of the best experiences any traveler…

Event Professional? 5 Super Useful Chrome Extensions You Should Be Using to Grow Your Business

Do you follow the #EventProfs hashtag on Twitter? Are you always on the hunt for new tools you can integrate into your event management business? Whether you’re a wedding and…

Are You Ready to Visit Kansas? 3 Things You Have to Do

If you have been struggling to find the perfect destination for your next family trip, consider visiting the beautiful state of Kansas. Known for its wide open plains and brilliant…

A History of Bicycles: From Penny Farthing to Ebike

As home to a large cycling community and the world’s most epic gravel cycling race, Emporia loves bicycles! Bicycles have had a colorful past since their ancient beginnings in the…

5 Ways to Save Money When Traveling with Children

Traveling with children can be hard to budget. Children need extra care, planned activities and more baggage, which means more spending. Here are a few ways to cut costs and…