Kansas City author Patrick Dobson will appear at the library on March 11 to talk about his travel memoir, Seldom Seen:  A Journey into the Great Plains.

This week the Kansas Sampler Foundation announced the winners of their 8 Wonders of Kansas Geography contest.  Have you seen them?

If you're watching the 2010 Olympics and wondering what it really feels like to go downhill on ice at turnpike speeds, you can find out.   Explore facilities at former host cities.

For exploration, discovery and just plain adventure, nothing fires the imagination like Africa. From Botswana’s No. 1 lady detective Precious Ramotswe to Topeka’s own Gary Clarke, this wild, beautiful and often conflicted country has captured the hearts of many. You can plan your own safari or enjoy the intrepid adventures of others from the comfort of your armchair with selections from our Travel Neighborhood’s Africa section.

When traveling to Las Vegas, visitors have the opportunity to take in a show, shop, visit the slot machines, and eat at a number of different restaurants. The next time you travel to the southern Nevada desert, however, I encourage you to not only take in the bright lights of the strip and...