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CapFed Best News: One day, two ribbon cuttings. River weir and Great Overland Station open


CapFed Best News: One day, two ribbon cuttings. River weir and Great Overland Station open
Blaise Mesa, Topeka Capital-Journal
© Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal
Kayakers who helped bring in the newly developed weir area off the Kansas River pose for a photo before a dedication ceremony Friday afternoon.
Bill Cutler likes to kayak on the Kansas River, but was always cautious of the “danger point” that was the river weir. He would even get out of the water and carry his equipment past the weir.
“They have had people killed at this weir,” said Cutler, who has been involved with the Topeka and Shawnee County Riverfront Authority. ....

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Study will look at north central Kansas and south central Nebraska for heritage area


KNHAP press release
The grassroots Kansas Nebraska Heritage Area Partnership (KNHAP), a diverse, bi-state partnership of cultural, historical, economic development and tourism organizations and individuals, has formed in hopes of establishing a National Heritage Area within 49 counties between North Central Kansas and South Central Nebraska.
The mission of the Kansas Nebraska Heritage Area Partnership is to connect communities and attractions, instill pride of place, and promote immersive experiences for residents and visitors to enhance appreciation for the region’s unique landscape and nationally significant cultural history.
Heritage tourism is considered one of the fastest-growing segments in the tourism industry and equates to a $171 billion annual spend. The National Trust defines heritage tourism as “travel to experience the places, artifacts, and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present. It includes cultural, hi ....

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