Our Kansas!
est. Dec 7, 2002
updated October 26, 2005
Kansas, a great place to live. The name comes from the Sioux Indian Language, "People of the south wind."
Welcome to Our Kansas, or www.ourks.com or my little spot on the web. The purpose of the pages was just to share a few of the sweet, free spots in our state.
As you tour the pages, if a spot comes to mind that you would like to see here, let me know. I have visited many that are not represented here. The state is just loaded with history and fascinating places to visit. I hope you enjoy the tour!
The background image on this page came from a sunset, there were a few wispy clouds in the sky, it was very blue and as the sun went down, the clouds turned orange. The photo above was snapped at sunrise on the east side of Salina. The hawk in the tree was intently watching the area below and did manage to catch a mouse before I left. In both cases the show was simple, free and all mine. It could have been yours too, but you were not there.
The sky is normally blue here and we do have a lot of blue skies. The Kansas ads say we have over 330 days a year without rain and with clear skies. They can turn nasty though, this sunset was a wall cloud approaching from the northwest. The clouds were dark enough to make the streetlights come on. Almost as a promise of better times coming, the sun was shining through. The photos almost looked like fire and smoke when I opened them.
Take time to roll through some of the pages. I hope you find some that inspire you to get out and visit our fine state.
Visit a scenic and natural wonder, Horse Thief Canyon.
The Chalk Pyramids are a great place to visit, the best thing is that they are free.
Visit the Cobra Rock, a landmark on the Butterfield Overland Dispatch
Visit the Castle Rock, another Butterfield Overland Landmark.
Visit Rock Spring Ranch a beautiful 4H Center.
Visit Buffalo Bill's Well.
Visit Father Padilla's Cross.
Visit Rock City, a really unusual sight!
Visit Pike's Marker, a quiet spot in Ottawa County.
Visit Lamb's Point, another quiet and long forgotten spot in Dickinson County.
Visit Paradise, a strange tower on the plains.
Visit Mushroom Rock State Park, unlike any other!
Visit the Sandstone Canyon, a neat retreat!
Visit the Diamond Springs, a historical site on the Santa Fe Trail.
Visit this beautiful Pottawatomie County Spring.
Visit the Alcove Springs, a historical site on the Oregon Trail!
Visit The Elms Springs, complete with a waterfall.
Visit an Ellsworth County Spring with vines, moss and hanging roots.
Visit the Shirley Place a maze from days gone by.
Visit the Clements Stone Arch Bridge.
Visit The Big Well in Greensburg, Kansas.
Visit Historic Fort Scott!
Visit Historic Fort Hays!
Visit the Kansas Territorial Capitol.
Visit Saltville a long forgotten community.
Those who know me, know I love kids and cars. The Wichita Police Department and Wichita State University put on a Benefit Show and Shine for the Make a Wish Foundation. It was a great time, please check it out.
The AC Tumbleweeds Last Rod Run, Arkansas City Kansas, 2002, eye candy for the car lover!
The Lincoln Kansas Post Rock Car Show.
The Jones Six a man's dream of having his own car company.
Meet the family pet!
Meet the other family pet
You can call me Sir!
I am back to work on the Kansas Courthouses! You can visit the following counties now; Allen, Anderson, Atchison, Barber, Barton, Bourbon, Brown, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua.
Rex's T Pickup and his very nice 1924 Dodge Touring a couple of Kansas Sweethearts!
I am a police officer in Salina, Kansas. Read my shooting story here.
A new addiction for me, Geo-Caching, sort of a high tech game of hide and seek!
Kaiser
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