Description:
The go-to guide to driving through the Sunflower State. Immerse yourself in natural history, discover new wonders, and learn to see familiar highways in new and exciting ways.
Almost forty years after its first publication, Roadside Kansas remains the premier guide to the landscapes and landmarks along more than 2,600 miles of Kansas highway. Conveniently organized by highway and milepost markers and filled with over 100 photos, illustrations, and maps, this book is ready for modern-day explorers to follow along, learning about the land as they travel through the state. Rex Buchanan and James McCauley have shown that Kansas highways provide much more than passage to another state--they are destinations in their own right. Whether you're planning an adventurous road trip or just need a glovebox guidebook, Roadside Kansas is a must-have for every traveler.
Brief description:
Rex Buchanan isdirector emeritus of the Kansas Geological Survey and editor of Kansas Geology: An Introduction to Landscapes, Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils.
Review Quotes:
Praise for previous editions:
"A book that has great heart and obviously is a work of love. . . . My family and I took the book for a road test and were delighted with the new things we learned about Kansas and Kansans."--Wichita Eagle
"Filled with fascinating detail, Roadside Kansas makes me want to take to the road."--Emporia Gazette
"Of use to every traveler on Kansas highways and a joy to the armchair traveler."--Journal of the West
"A fun way to discover things about the state of Kansas."--Hays News