Sunflower Summer Builds More than Memories - The Leavenworth Times

Sunflower Summer builds more than memories - The Leavenworth Times

In 2021, Kansas Tourism launched the Sunflower Summer program, opening the doors to our state’s zoos, museums, nature centers and historical sites to Kansas families — for free. Designed to help young Kansans explore and fall in love with their home state, the program has quickly proven to be much more than a feel-good initiative.It’s a smart investment in our children’s learning and our state’s economic vitality.Over the past four years, the pr…

Sunflower Summers an investment in Kansas' future - The Iola Register

Over the past several years, the program has attracted more than 150,000 families to visit state attractions. Unfortunately, state legislators slashed its budget In 2021, Kansas Tourism launched the Sunflower Summer program, opening the doors to our state’s zoos, museums, nature centers, and historical sites to Kansas families — for free!  Designed to help young Kansans explore and fall in love with their home state, the program has quickly prov…