Their state song is "Home On The Range."
Their state bird is the western meadowlark,
their state tree is the cottonwood, and their
state flower is the sunflower. This is Kansas,
located in the central part of the U.S. Kansas
was actually named after the Kansa Indians that
lived there. The word Kansa means "People of the
South Wind." Kansas is also known as a windy
state. Everyone remembers that Dorothy's
adventures in Oz began in Kansas.
Living in Kansas
Living and working in Kansas is a good
lifestyle for most of the residents of this
state. The unemployment rate in Kansas is
consistently lower than the national average,
which makes for a good economy. Kansas is known
for many different industries, including,
aircraft and aviation manufacturing, and
agriculture of many different kinds. For
instance, Kansas produces the most wheat in the
U.S. They also are second in the country for
beef processing, and have over 34,000 cattle
farms and ranches. There are many job
opportunities in Kansas for people of all skills
and backgrounds.
Kansas Tourism
While many people might think there isn't
much to do in Kansas for a vacation, they are
wrong. There is a lot of fun and interesting
things to do in Kansas. There are fun things to
do for every taste and interest. For instance, a
family can have a real ranch experience on one
of the state's many working ranches. There are
arts and crafts fairs year round, and the
historic sites include things like Amelia
Earhart's Museum, Boot Hill and Brown Vs. the
Board Of Education Museum. There are plenty of
state and national parks in Kansas that make for
great camping and fishing opportunities.
For those who prefer city lives, many of the
state's cities, both large and small, have great
cultural and artistic venues. It is possible to
watch Native Americans at work on their crafts,
and see glassblowing done right before your
eyes. You can also purchase these items for your
own. Wichita is an impressive city filled with
dining, lodging, shopping and other events to
keep anyone busy for a vacation that is one they
will remember.
So whether you are thinking about relocating
to Kansas, or are just looking for a vacation
that will be everything you hoped and more,
Kansas might just be the place you are looking
for. Go and experience Kansas. This windy state
might give you the adventure of a lifetime.