Carson McLaughlin

Every day, thousands of travelers pass through northwest Kansas on I-70. Some are headed toward the mountains. Others are driving cross-country to visit family, start vacations, or simply make it home after long hours on the road. For many of them, Colby begins as a quick stop. But something interesting happens here. People remember it. At the Visitors Center, inside hotel lobbies, at local restaurants, and even in online reviews, we hear the same themes repeated again and again. Travelers...

Drone footage of McCarty Family Farms Just outside of Colby, in Rexford, Kansas, sits one of the most impressive agricultural operations in the country—though you might never guess it from the highway. McCarty Family Farms is not just a dairy. It is a fourth-generation family operation, a global supplier, an innovation hub, and a powerful example of what modern agriculture looks like right here in northwest Kansas. CVB Director inside Cow Carousel And after experiencing it firsthand, I can...

A Sweet Tradition with Deep Roots If you’ve ever opened your front door on May 1st to find a small basket of flowers or candy sitting on your porch… you’ve experienced one of the sweetest traditions around—May Day. But where did this “ring the doorbell and run” tradition actually come from? Let’s take a quick trip back in time. The Origins of May Day May Day dates all the way back to ancient Europe, where people celebrated the arrival of spring after long, cold winters. One of the most...