What is the western part of your state like?

Hello, I wanted to come on here and ask about the western portion of the state. I'm from further out west and have never been to Kansas before. I won't ever live any further east then the middle of your state which I guess would be Great Bend. I could never live back east. Over the years the west has gotten more crowded and expensive. I'm planning on leaving for another western state soon but was curious about Kansas. I've never at all looked, or thought about the state but I was looking on a map and it got me thinking. I'm a big prarire/plains person and I was curious, what is the western part of your state like?

I don't know if I'll ever live in Kansas, but I definitely would like to visit and also learn more about it. I've always loved the plains, but last couple years I've really gravitated toward the plains more as the mountains change. What is West Kansas like, what is it like living there?