1. Welcome to the Wheat State!
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2. Or the Sunflower State, if you prefer. There are plenty of those too.
Source: Flickr user Kansas Poetry (Patrick)
3. As the first rays of the sun illuminate the beauty of Kansas…
Source: Flickr user Roy Montgomery
4. …you’ll find yourself captivated…
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5. … no matter where you view it from.
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6. When the sun is full in the sky…
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7. … all the colors of Kansas dance before your eyes…
Source: Flickr user Garett Gabriel
8. … and provide you with a matchless contrast of hues.
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9. Even without the sun, the Sunflower State is no less beautiful…
Source: Flickr user Kansas Poetry (Patrick)
10. … even in some of its spookiest places…
Source: Flickr user Garett Gabriel
11. … and especially along the water.
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Crystal Lake, Garnett
12. And it’s still stunning when everything has been given an icy glaze…
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Hoarfrost Hays
13. … or has been completely frosted over.
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14. If you’re new to Kansas, you definitely need to check out the endless fields…
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Arvonia
15. … although it would be a crime to disturb them when they look like this.
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16. The residents will be happy to give you a tour of the place…
Source: Flickr user Kansas Poetry (Patrick)
17. … although they can be a little “in your face” at times.
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18. But it’s a good idea to hang out with them…
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19. … since they know where to find all of the coolest stuff.
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Teter Rock
20. And they’ll let you get up close to the wheat.
Source: Flickr user bmcguirk
21. Super close.
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22. And if you’re really nice to some of the more colorful locals…
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23. … you may even be treated to a tour of the skies.
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24. And what an amazing sky it is…
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25. … even as a storm approaches.
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Kansas University
26. And when the tour draws to a close…
Source: Flickr user David Reber’s Hammer Photography
27. … and the sun sets…
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28. … and the evening draws nigh…
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29. … you’ll realize that to not be in Kansas anymore…
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30. … is a depressing thought indeed.
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