The Superior Express -

Today (Thursday) is the day the Big Kansas Road Trip leaves the starting line. It crosses the finish line, Sunday, after traversing Republic, Jewell and Smith counties.

Local organizers for Jewell County are Kyra Lampe and Jason Ortman.

The road trip is sponsored by the Kansas Sampler Foundation. The foundation is a public nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve local culture.

The trip is all about in-person experiences. It’s about the smells, sounds and customs of the three counties on this year’s itinerary.

Jewell County is home to a host of attractions as well as events tied speci...