FW: Almost Nobody Knows That Parts Of The Iconic Movie Paper Moon Were Filmed Throughout Small-Town Kansas

 

 

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Subject: Almost Nobody Knows That Parts Of The Iconic Movie Paper Moon Were Filmed Throughout Small-Town Kansas

 

Every day is a beautiful day in Kansas! From fulfilling restaurants to adventurous hikes to the coolest attractions around, you’ll never run out of things to do here. National Park Week coming up means there’s even more to do than usual. Check out the articles below for a little inspiration.   Almost Nobody Knows That Parts Of The Iconic Movie Paper Moon Were Filmed Throughout Small-Town Kansas Paper Moon was one a popular film in the 1970s, though you don't hear much about it today. The 1973 comedy-drama was adapted from a novel and shot entirely in black and white. The story is set in Kansas and Missouri during the Great Depression, and the film was shot almost entirely in several small towns throughout Kansas. Read in full >   7 Stunning Kansas State Parks Where You Can Camp All Year-Round Barring a bad thunderstorm or ice-over, camping is something you can do in any weather, even if you have to opt for a cabin or yurt over a tent. If you've ever wanted a place to camp year-round, these beautiful Kansas state parks are the perfect places to find campsites open all year-round. Pick your favorite time of year or anytime you want to get away, and set up camp! Read in full >     Explore The Best Natural Wonders Our Country Has To Offer During National Park Week 2023 Join us as we celebrate National Park Week this year from April 22 to 30, 2023. Preserving natural beauty, diverse ecosystems, unique geological features, and recreation opportunities across the country, from Arizona’s Grand Canyon, Utah’s Zion National Park, and Redwood and Yosemite National Parks in California, America’s national parks are truly remarkable.  These cherished public lands are home to some of the most beautiful places on earth, and we can’t wait to celebrate them this April. Read in full >   Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway Is A Back Road You Didn't Know Existed But Is Perfect For A Scenic Drive In Kansas Driving around Kansas to see things from your windows is something we can always get behind. Unless you live in the area or make it a habit to drive every road you can, this scenic drive is one byway you might have overlooked until now. This stunning drive can be taken anytime, though we love spring and fall the most. Read in full >   The World's Very First Batwing-Style Gas Station Was Right Here In Kansas Did you even know batwing-style gas stations were something unique? Not only was this the first gas station of this brand, but the first ever batwing-style building they used. It's stood the test of time, and we're proud to know it as the historic landmark it is today. Read in full >     Cookees Is An Old Fashioned Kansas Drive-In That's Been Serving For Over 50 Years Kansas has a few drive-ins we couldn't do without, but occasionally one pops up that we've overlooked through the years. Old-fashioned drive-ins won't be around forever, so it's great to enjoy places like Cookee's while they last. Come grab a burger and a cone in style! Read in full >   Kansas image of the day Nothing is better than traveling through Kansas! (Tim Vrtiska/Flickr)   Inspire your bucket list Sign up and start exploring with our new email newsletter subscribe   Only In Your State LLC, 1655 26th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 You may unsubscribe at any time.