Friends of the Cottonwood Ranch

10/24/2026

10/17/2026

10/16/2026

In this episode we dig into the details of one of the bloodiest feuds in the state’s history.

10/09/2026

🙌 100 EPISODES OF COTTONWOOD CONNECTIONS! 🎉

We’re celebrating a BIG milestone this Sunday—and we want to hear from YOU!

After 100 episodes of exploring the people, places, stories, and history of Kansas…

💬 What’s YOUR favorite thing about Cottonwood Connections?

Is it discovering fascinating Kansas history? Learning about places you’ve never visited? Meeting the people behind the stories? Or maybe you love seeing more of the great state we call home!

👇 Tell us in the comments!

And join us this Sunday at 6 PM on Smoky Hills PBS for our 100th episode, “Air Capital.” ✈️

10/04/2026

STREAM THE ALL-NEW EPISODE OF COTTONWOOD CONNECTIONS! 📺

This week, we’re hitting the trail and learning about stagecoaches and their important role in connecting communities across the Great Plains. 🤠

Watch “Stagecoach to Beecher” now with Smoky Hills PBS Passport!

👉 Stream it anytime with Passport. https://bit.ly/432yWF9

10/01/2026

🦕 THIS WEEK ON COTTONWOOD CONNECTIONS!
We learn more about Hunting High Plains Fossils! Join us as we explore the important work of searching for evidence of ancient creatures that once lived across the High Plains.

📺 Watch this Sunday on Smoky Hills PBS at 6 PM!
Can’t wait? Stream the episode NOW with Smoky Hills PBS Passport!
➡ https://bit.ly/432yWF9

09/25/2026

We learn about George Sternberg the renowned paleontologist.