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The 10 Best Camping Spots in Kansas!

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Crawford State Park, Farlington, KS

Crawford State Park where campers can set up their campsites at one of the state’s most beautiful park. Nestled close to the Ozarks, campsites include recreational vehicle sites, primitive and tent… Read More

7 Best Cake Shops in Kansas!

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Stacy Cakes, Humboldt, KS

At Stacy Cakes in Humboldt not only are her cakes unbelievably good to your taste buds, but they are creative works of art. Custom, professional ordered cakes, quick pick-up traditional cakes already… Read More

The 10 Best Live Music Venues in Kansas!

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The Fire Escape Coffeehouse, Chanute, KS

The Fire Escape Coffeehouse was founded over twenty years ago by high school and college students who wanted a safe place to hang out and listen to Christian music. Today, this ministry still… Read More

9 Best Burgers in Kansas!

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King’s Sandwich Shop, Iola, KS

At King’s Sandwich Shop in Iola, you will find one of the best hamburgers in Kansas. They fix great down-home hamburgers and the local fare is the best. Kings incredible service brings everyone… Read More

The 9 Best Educational Activities for Children in Kansas!

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Curious Minds Discovery Zone, Parsons, KS

Curious Minds Discovery Zone in Parsons opened its doors to the children of southeast Kansas five years ago. The Discovery Zone offers a fun, safe environment for children to create, experiment and… Read More

10 Best Places for Live Theater in Kansas!

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Iola Community Warehouse Theater, Iola, KS

You are encouraged to “be a star” at the Iola Community Warehouse Theater in Iola. A successful community theater group who have been performing a variety of plays and concerts for half a century.… Read More

7 Best Bars in Kansas: 2024 Edition!

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The Holmtown Pub, Fort Scott, KS

The Holmtown Pub in Fort Scott, has grown into anamazing hometown pub, a favorite bar for both the locals and area customers. Described by many folks as having great drinks and great food. A great… Read More

The 15 Best Historical Sites in Kansas!

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Old Jail Museum, Iola, KS

Made of two-foot-wide limestone walls, the two-story jail in Iola began housing prisoners in 1869. Almost 100 years later the Allen County Commissioners deeded the abandoned jail structure to the… Read More

7 Best Places for BIG Food in Kansas!

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Cosmic Castle, Parson’s KS

Cosmic Castle might be for kids, but their “Beast Challenge” isn’t. Consume the Monster T-REX hot dog, a 32-ounce malt or shake, and bag of chips within a certain time limit to win… Read More

Best Pizza in Kansas: Our 10 Favorites!

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Papa Don’s Pizza, Fort Scott, KS

Papa Don’s Pizza in Fort Scott is locally owned and operated by locals who serve amazing pizzas, hot and fresh, in a lovely family pizzeria. They make their own pizza dough from scratch and the sauce… Read More

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Stark Town Facts

Stark, Kansas. You can view Stark venues that host many Stark KS events every year.

You can find a ton of properties for sale if you search the Stark page on Zillow. Interest rates for Stark are at historic lows as well.

Stark Kansas has a latitude of 37.69100189209 and a longitude of -95.144500732422. View the full profile

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