INMAN, Kan. — The Kansas Sampler Foundation just launched the Online Kansas Guidebook to help Kansans and visitors know the state better. Kansas is filled with hidden gems, scenic backroads, quirky roadside stops, unforgettable meals, historic downtowns, and small-town discoveries and stories worth knowing. The website, found at kansasguidebook.org, is free to explore, but Kansas Explorers Club members unlock powerful trip-planning tools designed to help you experience Kansas more deeply.
With the guidebook, users can explore Kansas by region, browse must-see places, find ideas for day trips and weekend drives, and discover stops nearby or along the way. Because the guidebook is online, it can be updated as places open, close, change hours, or add something new.
“With our mission to preserve and sustain rural culture, we think this tool helps expand the audience for Kansas communities of all sizes,” said Simone Elder, Executive Director of the Kansas Sampler Foundation. “Our collection of lesser-known details and attractions helps get visitors into and know even the smallest of towns.”
Joining the Kansas Explorers Club offers additional features and a way to be part of a statewide group of curious Kansas explorers. Members can use the Kansas Guidebook to create a Kansas bucket list, add their own reviews, use trip-planning tools, and help build a stronger, more useful guide for others.
“The trip planner feature helps turn curiosity into adventure,” Elder said. “Built from more than 5,000+ places and 18,000+ photos collected across all 105 counties, the planner makes it easy to explore Kansas your way.”
The Kansas Sampler Foundation is a public nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sustaining rural culture by educating Kansans about Kansas and supporting rural communities. Through programs like the Kansas Guidebook, Kansas Explorers Club, and the Big Kansas Road Trip, the foundation works to celebrate and encourage exploration of Kansas communities.
