Exploring Kansas

Exploring Kansas We’re Nick and Chel, the team behind Exploring Kansas. Since 2022, we’ve been adventuring across the state with our son and two dogs.

Our mission is to inspire others to discover Kansas’ natural beauty—follow along for our latest adventures!

09/05/2026

💰🌻 WE HAVE WINNERS — MONTGOMERY COUNTY! 🌻💰

Wellllll, that didn’t take long! 😂

🎉 Congratulations to Larry and Lyn! 🎉

They found the $100 jar hidden at Montgomery County State Fishing Lake! 💵🙌

And apparently they weren’t alone out there — they said there were TWO groups searching for it! 👀😂 We absolutely LOVE hearing that people were out there hunting at the same time. Nothing like a little friendly competition to make that $100 jar even more exciting!

Thank you to everyone who headed out, searched, followed along, shared our posts, or cheered the hunters on. 🫶🏻 Every hunt reminds us how much fun this little adventure has become.

Now that Montgomery County is officially in the books, we're headed toward Tulsa for our long weekend and anniversary getaway! ❤️🚙

We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe Labor Day weekend. Make some memories, explore somewhere new, and we'll see you for the next hunt! 🌻

And Larry & Lyn… enjoy that $100! 💰😂

Adventure is closer than you think. 🌻

09/05/2026

💰🌻 THE $100 JAR HAS BEEN HIDDEN — MONTGOMERY COUNTY! 🌻💰

The hunt is officially ON! 👀💵

📍 The jar is hidden somewhere at Montgomery County State Fishing Lake! We tagged the general location on the LAST PHOTO, so make sure you check it before heading out. From there, it’s up to you to find the $100! 😏

🐍 Quick safety reminder: It’s also the time of year when baby copperheads can be out and about. They’re small, easy to overlook, and can blend in incredibly well with leaves and rocks, so PLEASE watch where you’re stepping and reaching. No amount of treasure is worth getting bit over. 😅

As always:
🌻 Please respect the area.
🌻 No digging or destroying anything.
🌻 Be mindful of wildlife.
🌻 And when you find the jar, PLEASE message us ASAP so we can let everyone know the hunt is over!

Once this jar was tucked away, our little Exploring Kansas crew pointed the vehicle south — we're off to Tulsa for the long weekend! 🥰 This coming week is also our anniversary, so we're sneaking in a little family getaway while we're at it. ❤️

We hope everyone has an absolutely wonderful and SAFE Labor Day weekend! 🇺🇸 Whether you're treasure hunting, traveling, grilling, relaxing at home, or making memories with your family, enjoy the extra-long weekend.

Nowwwww... who's finding that $100?! 👀💰😂

Adventure is closer than you think. 🌻

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09/05/2026

🚨🌻 NEXT STOP: MONTGOMERY COUNTY! 🌻🚨Tomorrow we're hitting the road again for another Exploring Kansas $100 Treasure Hunt! 💵🫙

This time we're heading to Montgomery County, where somewhere—and that's ALL you're getting out of us tonight 👀😂—we'll be hiding another jar with $100 cash inside!

After Robert found the last one at Wilson Lake ridiculously fast, we're starting to think you guys are getting a little TOO good at this. 🤣 Maybe it's officially time for us to step up our hiding game!

📍 Montgomery County
💵 $100 cash
🫙 One hidden jar
🔎 One lucky finder

We'll post the video and your first clue after the jar is officially hidden tomorrow, so keep an eye on the page!

❤️ We also need your help with something!

Our 15 year anniversary is this coming week, so after we hide the jar, we're continuing south and spending some time in Tulsa! 🥰 Of course, we're bringing our little adventure buddy along, so we're looking for some fun things to do that are toddler-friendly. The dogs will be with the inlaws in McPherson over the weekend.

We already know about the Aquarium and the new jungle gym so give us your favorite Tulsa recommendations besides that! Parks, animals, cool places to explore, hidden gems, good food—whatever you think a toddler (and his parents 😂) would enjoy.

And while you're at it…

👀 Where in Montgomery County do you think we're hiding the $100 tomorrow?

🌻 Adventure is closer than you think.

08/31/2026

Let's see if you can guess where this road is. I added the map of our route at the end of the video.

08/23/2026

Wilson, Wilson Lake and Lucas to see the Garden of Eden. 🫶🏻 Had a blast this afternoon.

08/22/2026

🚨 WELP… WE HAVE A WINNER ALREADY! 🤣💰

Apparently our challenge of “Will Russell County find it faster?” was taken VERY seriously.

Robert found the $100 jar at Wilson Lake! 🎉🫙💵

And somehow… HE WAS EVEN FASTER. 😂

The jar was hidden near the Scenic Lookout by the dam, and apparently it barely had enough time to get comfortable before Robert came along and snatched it up. 🤣

🏆 Congratulations, Robert! We hope you enjoy the $100!

And thank you to everyone who was already headed out, watching the video, zooming in on every suspicious rock, and plotting their search. 😂 We seriously love how excited you guys have gotten about these hunts.

At this rate, Nick and I are either going to have to get WAY sneakier… or start timing these things with a stopwatch. 😅

Until the next county… 👀🌻

Adventure is closer than you think. 💙

08/22/2026

🚨💰 THE $100 JAR IS HIDDEN! 💰🚨

Alright, Russell County… IT’S GO TIME! 👀

We’ve officially hidden this week’s $100 treasure jar at Wilson Lake! 🌻🫙

📍 Your starting point: The Scenic Lookout near the dam

🔎 Your clue: The jar is hidden somewhere around the upper area of the parking lot shown in our video.

Watch the video closely because what you see might help you narrow down where to start looking. 👀

As always, no digging, damaging property, or tearing anything apart is necessary. Please respect the area and leave it better than you found it. 💙

💵 Find the jar, and the $100 inside is yours!

📸 PLEASE message us when you find it! Send us a picture with the jar so we know the hunt is officially over. If you'd rather stay anonymous, that's totally fine too—just let us know!

Now the question is…

Will Russell County find it as ridiculously fast as the last one?! 😂

Good luck, treasure hunters! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨

🌻 Adventure is closer than you think.

08/22/2026

🚨 TOMORROW’S $100 HUNT: RUSSELL COUNTY! 🚨

We’re hitting the road again tomorrow, and this time Russell County is getting the jar! 💵🌻

Somewhere in the county, we’ll find a spot to hide $100 and give you all a reason to get out, explore somewhere new, and maybe come home $100 richer. 😏

📍 Russell County
💰 $100 cash
🫙 One hidden jar
🔎 One lucky finder

We’ll post again after the jar is officially hidden, so keep those notifications on and be ready—the last one certainly didn't stick around long. 😂

Who’s hunting tomorrow?! 👀

And as always…

Adventure is closer than you think. 💙🌻

08/08/2026

🎉 We have a winner! 🎉

That was fast! Congratulations to Hattie for finding this week's $100 treasure jar at Melvern Lake near the Turkey Point Day Use Area! 🥳💵

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to search. We love seeing so many people getting outside and exploring Kansas together. Every hunt reminds us why we started this adventure in the first place.

Congratulations again, Hattie! We hope you enjoy your prize! ❤️

Missed this one? Don't worry—another county and another $100 treasure hunt will be coming soon. Keep an eye on our page for the next county reveal!

Adventure is closer than you think. 🌻🗺️

08/08/2026

🚨 The $100 has been hidden! 🚨

This week's treasure is waiting for one lucky finder at Melvern Lake! 🏞️

We hid the jar in the Turkey Point Day Use Area, along the shoreline. Keep an eye on the last photo in today's video—it shows the area you'll want to search! 👀

As always:
💚 Please respect the area.
🌿 Leave nature better than you found it.
🏃‍♀️ The first person to find the jar gets the $100!

If you're the lucky finder, please send us a message and a photo with your find! We love celebrating our winners (and if you'd rather stay anonymous, just let us know).

Good luck, everyone... and remember:

Adventure is closer than you think. 💙

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