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Johnson City, Kansas

Over the years, on the treeless prairie of Southwest Kansas, Steve and David Parman have carved out an unlikely livelihood from wood.

Watch how their handcrafted and personally designed kaleidoscopes are made in the Parman Brother's factory on Johnson's Main Street.

"Just last year we sold 6,214 kaleidoscopes, which were shipped to dealers across the country, as well as internationally," office manager, Carol Ruth said.

Made from a variety of woods, including red gum, black walnut, maple and oak, the scopes range in price from the desk scope at $24.95 to the cathedral, with a wood base that revolves, listed at $229.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Stanton County Airport

Stanton County Airport, with an elevation of 3,324 feet, is located one-half mile east of Johnson City limits. A fixed base operation building, two aerial application companies, one insurance office and hangers to house 30

Johnson City, KS Airports


Falcons Radio-Controlled Model Airplane Club

The Johnson Falcons operate under American Model Aircraft Charter #3751 from an American Model Aircraft sanctioned field. It holds rallies and competitive flying during the year and plays host to a "Fly-in"

Johnson City, KS Model Airplanes


Parman Brothers Ltd.

Over the years, on the treeless prairie of Southwest Kansas, Steve and David Parman have carved out an unlikely livelihood from wood. Watch how their handcrafted and personally designed kaleidoscopes are made in the Parman Brother's factory on Johnson's Main Street. "Just last year we sold 6

Johnson City, KS Arts

Things to do near Johnson City, KS

Jerry Thomas Gallery and Collection

Beautiful Gallery displaying Jerry's artwork and historic collections....