Nothing To See In Kansas? Wanna Bet?

Story ID:	372
Written by:	Nancy J. Kopp (bio, contact, other stories)
Story type:	Things to do
Location:	Manhattan Kansas USA
Year:	2006
Person:	General George Custer

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Posted 05/04/2006 09:16 by Wanda Molsberry Bates | Reply

What a great article about our town and state!

Posted 05/04/2006 15:17 by Carol J Garriott | Reply

What an enjoyable travelogue! Informational and entertaining from history about Indians, cultural activities available, city fun, and I love the tallgrass prairie data. Makes one want to head out for a road trip, camera in hand.

Posted 05/05/2006 12:48 by Kathleene S Baker | Reply

Thanks so much for all the information! You're right - most folks don't give much thought to the state of Kansas. Even as long as I've been away, I still think of it as home, and guess I always will.
Kathy Baker

Posted 05/05/2006 14:57 | Reply

You've almost got me convinced I should leave my pristine mountain and pay those lovely grasslands a visit. Do you put folks up overnight? K

Posted 05/06/2006 09:08 by Renie Burghardt | Reply

I enjoyed reading about Manhattan, Kansas, Nancy. Your writing is always enjoyable! Renie

Posted 08/10/2008 11:48 by Susan Hammett Poole | Reply

Well, your finely penned piece makes me want to come for a visit! You should submit this for a travelogue brochure of your area, seriously.
I'll be traveling west from GA to CO soon but my planned route is south of Manhattan. Perhaps, another time!
~ Susan

Posted 08/10/2008 12:10 by Nancy J. Kopp | Reply

Hi Susan,

This piece did end up being published in a tourist newspaper called Kansas Traveler. However, it was an article with several authors participating, so part of my article was combined with others. It turned out to be a nice article, pictures and all.

Driving from Georgia to Colorado is one long drive. Sorry you won't be coming through Manhattan but perhaps another time. Meanwhile, do enjoy the beauty and wonderful summer climate in Colorado. And a safe journey to you.
Nancy

Posted 08/16/2008 07:08 by Betty (BJ) Roan | Reply

Manhattan sounds like a lovely place to visit. A funny thing happened the other day. Working at the courthouse as I do, I opened my mail to find a speeding ticket from one of the state troopers working I-70 through our county. That nice speeder's address was Manhattan, Kansas. I immediately thought of you. I'm happy the last name wasn't Kopp.

Posted 08/16/2008 09:55 by Nancy J. Kopp | Reply

Small world, isn't it? :)
Nancy