History and mystery sprawl out over Kansas like quicksilver, rolling from the flat plains into hidden valleys of hills and canyons. Kansas is full of surprises, from the high plains of the west to the historic cities of the east. Imagining you've seen it from the interstate highways is like exploring a city through the peek-hole in a hotel door.

The Chalk Pyramids, Big Brutus and the flint Hills are only a few Kansas attractions. Its colorful past is exposed to the bone of prehistoric time

This book reveals many interesting places for those willing to take a break and step off the beaten path. It is a sure way to turn a long trip into a pleasant memory. Kansas stretches from grand cities to the awesome fields of agriculture. Whether your interest follows the extreme of storm chasing, the love of history or the serenity of pleasant scenery, you'll find it in Kansas.