Squeeze the last drops of sun and fun out of these final summer days with our guide to outdoor adventures, breathtaking vistas and creative crafts — all right here in the Wichita area.

Time-Tested Treasures

Don’t miss a single step of college back-to-school prep. Crystal Roach, an enrollment specialist at Friends University, gives advice to new or returning students and parents.

Katherine Kirk’s name won’t be on the leaderboard at the Annika Women’s All Pro Tour at Rolling Hills Country Club, but she certainly blazed a trail for this year’s competitors.

 Nico Hernández Steps Into Hometown Ring 

Passion can bloom in many ways, from civic leadership to artistic expression to business innovation. These seven Wichita women are expressing their vision and elevating our city in the process.

A new dynasty is emerging in the NBC World Series, where the Hutchinson Monarchs return as reigning champs. They’ve won two championship titles since 2023, supported by a devoted fan base.

Among the fans converging on Kansas City from all corners of the globe to watch the World Cup is Wichita’s own Coach Daniel Fiszel, who got to watch his home country, Argentina, match up against Algeria.

Elyce Arons’ story begins in Kansas and leads to meeting BFF Kate Brosnahan at KU. Together they founded the iconic fashion label Kate Spade New York. It’s all in Arons’ new book, “We Just Might Make It After All.”