New coloring book showcases Southeast Kansas attractions
PITTSBURG, Kan. — There’s a new coloring book highlighting attractions in Southeast Kansas.
The unique project was completely designed by art students at Pitt State, with Gus as the tour guide.
The first installment of the coloring book was created and released in the spring of 2022.
Tourism officials say the demand for it every year continues to grow.
It won first place in the Small Budget Print category at the Kansas Tourism Conference – and was so popular with residents and visitors, the decision was made to do a reprint.
“We wanted something that the hotels in particular could give to kids when they walk through the door. It’s it’s for us, it’s been better than a travel guide sort of speak. Because it’s something that the kids can actually do, its something the kids can actually look at, mom and dad can read it to them,” said Chris Wilson, Explore Crawford County Marketing & Communications Manager.
Copies will be distributed to libraries, government buildings, the campus of Pitt State, hotels, and many other places across the county.
