“It might possibly help some because most people don't know that there is anything out here to see.”

— Ryan Schrock, food service, Lawrence

“Yeah. I'm from Long Island, and a lot of New Yorkers have a misconception about what Kansas is like. It's a lot prettier and has more hills than I thought. There's a lot of beautiful countryside.”

— Peg Graham, newborn photographer, Leavenworth

“Probably. There's a very diverse population in New York. I'm sure there are a few that would like to get out of the big city and enjoy Kansas.”

— Acie Douglas, architect assistant, Baltimore

“It probably would. A lot of people think it's just flat, but I think it's very diverse and unique - especially the Kansas City, Lawrence and Topeka areas. I've driven all the way through western Kansas and enjoyed that as well.”

— Wilbert Ward, retired teacher, Brampton, Ontario, Canada