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Alcove Spring |
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Considered one of the most significant historic sites on the Oregon Trail in Kansas. |
Allegawaho Memorial Heritage Park |
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Last Kaw Indian Village in Kansas. Informational audio post at Indian Agency Ruins. Rough walking trail, unknown Indian monument. |
Berner Memorial Park |
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Berner Memorial Park offers a swimming pool, picnic pavilions, tennis courts, baseball & softball fields, and a kiddie park, in Clifton. |
Bluemont Scenic Overlook |
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| This area is located off of Ehlers Road on Bluemont Drive (head for the water tower with the Little Apple logo). The overlook is actually a part of Goodnow Park and City-owned land used for domestic water storage. The site offers a panoramic view of the original plat of the community. To the West, a good portion of the campus can also be viewed. If you are just out exploring our community, this site is a must see. This area makes a great place to go and eat your lunch. There are several tables placed throughout the area with parking just a few feet away. | |
Bogg's Landing |
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Canoe landing that provides public access to the Kansas River. |
Bolton Wildlife Area |
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| A piece of the precious Kansas Flint Hills; where you can experience wildlife, history and ranching at your leisure. | |
Buffalo Soldier Memorial |
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Dedicated to the 9th and 10th horse cavalry regiments, the memorial wall is constructed of native limestone and serves as a backdrop for a 9-foot bronze sculpted statue of a buffalo soldier by his horse. |
Butler State Fishing Lake & Wildlife Area |
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Butler State Fishing Lake is located three miles west and one mile north of Latham. The lake is 124 acres surrounded by 196 acres of scenic Flint Hills prairie that becomes a spectacle of color when numerous species of wildflowers are in bloom. |
C.W. Parker Carousel |
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The 104-year-old totally hand-carved working carousel manufactured in Abilene at the turn of century by C. W. Parker Amusement Company has been completely restored. |
Carnahan Creek Park |
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Carnahan Park campground is the most primitive of the seven campgrounds located around Tuttle Creek Lake. |
Carnahan Creek Road |
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Beautiful drive with stunning views of the Kansas Flint Hills. |
Chaplin Nature Center |
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Chaplin Nature Center is owned and operated by the Wichita Audubon Society. The trails are open AT NO CHARGE to the public from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week. Be sure to check www.arkcity.org for schedule of events taking place at the Chaplin Nature Center, from Eagle Viewing to Butterfly counting. |
Chase State Fishing Lake & Wildlife Area |
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Eight fishing piers and structural fish attractors enhance angling opportunities at the lake. A diversity of wildflowers exists on the property and can provide outstanding viewing opportunities. |
Civil War Memorial Arch |
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On Sept. 8, 1898 the arch was dedicated and has stood guard over the northeast entrance to Heritage Park since. Erected as a memorial to those who gave their lives in the War between the States, the monument was planned and carried out by the veterans of the Grand Army. |
Council Grove City Water Supply Lake |
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Council Grove City Water Supply Lake is a small lake located to the west on the large Council Grove Lake operated by the Corps of Engineers. The City Water Supply Lake is surrounded by residential development and is near the airport. |
Council Grove Lake |
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Council Grove Lake is located in the famous Flint Hills region of Kansas. The lake is one mile northwest of the historic town of Council Grove and within walking distance of the Santa Fe Trail. The lake is in a very aesthetic setting with the rolling bluestem hills trimmed with hickory, oak, walnut, and elm along the streams. Council Grove is on the Neosho River, whose name comes from the Osage Indian word Neosho meaning "water within." |
Country Acres Mobile Park |
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| Nice park, all utilities. | |
Cowboy Jail |
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This early day calaboose (jail) was built in 1849. It was said to be the only jail on the Santa Fe Trail at the time. |
Cross Timbers State Park |
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| The forested flood plains, surrounded by terraces of prairie and hills of oak savannah, provide visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in some of the most diverse flora and fauna in Kansas. | |
Curtis Creek Park |
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| Curtis Creek Park is located on a peninsula in the southwest corner of Milford Lake. | |
Diamond Springs |
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When the Santa Fe Trail was first surveyed in 1825, Diamond Springs was called the Diamond of the Plain, and records of Santa Fe traders who passed by Diamond Springs date back as early as 1821 when William Becknell, called the father of the trail, combined several Indian paths and created a line of commerce between the United States and the residents of Santa Fe, then governed by Mexico. The Frank Atkinson Ranch was located at Diamond Springs on Turkey Creek. |
El Dorado Bike Trail |
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Enjoy a Bike Ride with the family around the community of El Dorado and the beautiful views at the El Dorado Lake and State Park. |
El Dorado State Lake & Wildlife Area |
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El Dorado Reservoir/Lake provides 8,000 acres of water, and the wildlife areas add 4,600 acres for the outdoor lover's enjoyment. Wildlife can be seen in the park and boast good populations of wild turkey, prairie chicken, quail, geese, and deer. Bald eagles winter on the area. |
Emporia Service Center |
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The I-335 Emporia Service Center is located at milepost 132, just north of Emporia, Kansas. The Emporia Service Area offers a Phillips 66 and McDonald's. It has a children's play area and adult exercise area outside to allow travelers a chance to stretch. |
Eureka Lake |
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Enjoy fishig, water shiing, swimming, hiking, camping, and picnic shelters. |
Fall River Lake |
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The vicinity in which Fall River Lake is located has long been noted for its rolling prairies and tree-dotted valleys, sheltered by limestone-capped ridges. |
Fall River State Park |
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| Positioned between the Cross Timbers region and the grasslands of the Flint Hills, Fall River State Park is home to a remarkable diversity of plant and animal life. | |
Fancy Creek State Park Shooting Range |
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| Range open to the public to sight in firearms or target practice without endangering others. | |
Fancy Creek Trail |
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4 miles of mountain bike and hiking trail for advanced outdoor enthusiasts. This trail provides users with varying and rugged terrain and beautiful Kansas' vistas.Winding through dense cedar forest into open native grassland, the trail runs along rocky ridges with scenic overlooks along the way. |
Farnum Creek Park |
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| If you live to fish, then Farnum Creek Park managed by the Corps of Engineers is where you want to be. Centrally located, Farnum Creek has the best boat ramp access to the lake under any weather conditions. | |
Flagstop Resort and RV Park |
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| Resort and RV Park. Features: Drinking Water, Dump Sites, Handicap Accessibility, Hookups, Pets Allowed, Playgrounds, Primitive Campsites, Restrooms, Showers, Store, Swimming | |
Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge |
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| Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1966 as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, John Redmond Reservoir flood control project. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages 18,463 acres upstream of the reservoir, most of which is in the floodplain of the Neosho River. Refuge habitats, consisting of prairie grasslands, bottomland hardwood timber, shallow wetlands, and croplands, are managed to provide food and habitat for migratory birds and resident wildlife. | |
Flint Hills Scenic Byway |
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The Flint Hills Scenic Byway stretches 47.2 miles across the Flint Hills of Kansas on K-177 between Council Grove and Cassoday in east central Kansas. It is a beautiful drive year-round showing off the panoramic vistas of the tallgrass prairie. |
Flint Oak |
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Flint Oak is a 5 Star Certified Resort that offers hunting, shooting sports, fishing, lodging and dining. From October 1 thru March 31, Flint Oak is open to members only. From April 1 thru September 30, Flint Oak is open to the public. We have 63 rooms with 140 beds ranging from $18.00 to $120.00 and camping or RV sites during the summer. Enjoy historic trails with landmarks, fishing, hiking camping and all of the shooting sports, sporting clays, 5 Stand, skeet and trap. |
Frank Anneberg Park |
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| The park provides for a blend of activities including team sports such as softball, at one of the state's leading facilities, and soccer or flag football on irrigated, regulation playing fields. The park's stocked lake provides fishing opportunities for area youth. The perimeter trail is used by many to increase their level of fitness or simply to enjoy some of the natural beauty and wildlife of the park as it twists through sections of naturalized Kansas lowland areas. Family and group gatherings occur frequently at the two covered picnic shelters and plenty of open space remains for individual or group activities. | |
Freedom Memorial |
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Honoring armed forces and home front supporters. Locacted at Butler County Historical Court House. |
Freedom Park |
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| Strenuous uphill trail leads to atomic cannon and scenic overviews. | |
Geary State Fishing Lake & Wildlife |
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| Fishing, hiking, and free camping. | |
Green Memorial Wildlife Area |
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Quaint and colorful An oak-hickory-bluestem mix at the southern edge of the Glaciated Region is the quiet, natural setting for the Green Memorial Wildlife Area. Restored bluestem prairie, oak-hickory hillsides, and a bubbly brook are the intermingling habitats at this site. |
Happy Trails Horseback Riding |
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Happy Trails offers horseback riding for all levels of experience. Rides cover flat prairie, hills, and water. Moonlight, sunset and extended rides are also available. |
Herington City Lake |
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| Lake with campgrounds, shelter house, playground, beach, and very good fishing. | |
Herington Reservoir |
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| Recreation area with camping, boating, and wonderful fishing. | |
Herington RV Park |
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| Interior gravel road with large back-in spaces. Weekly and monthly rates. | |
I-35 Rest Stop, Ottawa |
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| The I-35 Rest Stop, near Ottawa, at mile marker 174.5, has native limestone architecture in its restroom facility. Multiple pinic structures. The view is vista-like, located on a high ridgetop, primarily agricultural lands, framed by cottonwood/burr oak forests. | |
I-70 Rest Area |
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| The I-70 Rest Stop, mile marker 337, is just east of Paxico, Kansas. Enjoy a great view of the Mill Creek Valley and take in a bit of Flint Hills history with the Kansas Historical Markers and The Guardian of the Plains piece. Kansas Flint Hills brochures available here! | |
I-70 Rest Stop, Junction City |
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| The I-70 Rest Stop, Junction City, is located at mile marker 294. This site includes a Kansas Historical Marker. | |
I-70 Rest Stop, Manhattan |
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| The I-70 Rest Stop, Manhattan, is located at mile marker 311. It is situated in a grove of large sycamores, oaks, American elm, white ash, white pine and honey locust. An historical marker interprets Historic Fort Riley. This is the closed Interstate Rest Stop to the Konza Prairie. | |
Jeffrey Energy Wildlife Area |
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Jeffrey Energy Center has 7,000 acres available for public use. People can hunt, fish, and watch wildlife in two designated wildlife management areas (WMAs). WMA #1 is outside the actual energy plant grounds. WMA #2 can only be accessed by entering through the Center's main gate. Kiosks outside the energy center have brochures available for you to take and there are directional signs to assist you. The wildlife areas display some spectacular prairie flowers and attract many species of birds throughout the seasons. Along with the prairie there are two lakes, as well as several ponds and streams to explore. |
Kansas Landscape Arboretum |
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| Over 1,000 species of native and exotic woody plants adapted to the Kansas environment are found here. | |
Kansas State University Gardens |
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The KSU Gardens is a horticulture display garden that has been established as an educational resource and learning laboratory for K-State students and the visiting public. The KSU Gardens is a privately funded project located on the campus of Kansas State University. When completed, the Gardens will be a 19-acre garden designed to show hardscape and tested ornamental plant material in different aesthetic settings. |
Kansas State University Insect Zoo |
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| The zoo features a number of exciting educational exhibits, including a Tropical tree/flooded Amazonian Rainforest, the Desert-Scape, Tropical Nighthouse (Cave), Giant Leafcutter Ant colony, Observation Beehive, a Mock Kitchen, a Freshwater Display, a number of terraria with numerous species of tropical insects, tarantulas and spiders, scorpions, and other arthropods, and a Biodiversity Display. | |
Kansas Vietnam Veteran's Memorial |
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The 13 x 46 foot, black granite memorial lists the names of the 796 Kansans who either were killed or are still officially listed as Missing in Action during the Vietnam War. |
Konza Prairie |
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Konza Prairie Biological Station is a 3,487 hectare native tallgrass prairie preserve owned by The Nature Conservancy and Kansas State University and operated as a field research station by the K-State Division of Biology. |
Konza Prairie Scenic Overlook |
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| Scenic overlook of Konza Prairie. | |
Lake Adventures |
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| Kayak instruction and rentals on Milford Lake. There is so much to explore, you will want to plan a weekend. You are welcome to stay at Lake House Bed & Breakfast in Milford (see info under lodging). | |
Lake Wabaunsee |
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| Lake Wabaunsee, a Kansas spring-fed lake in the scenic Kansas Flint Hills. Located just 5 miles west of Eskridge on Highway K-99/K-4; this beautiful lake is home to several lovely summer cottages and year-round homes. | |
Linear Park Trail |
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| 9.5 miles of trails for pedestrians and cyclists to exercise and enjoy nature. | |
Lower Crossing |
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Believed to be an alternate crossing of the Big Blue River used by Oregon Trail emigrants in later years. |
Lyon State Fishing Lake |
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| The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks manage a total of 581 acres. The area is situated on the eastern edge of the Flint hills region in Kansas. The 441 acre wildlife area is dominated by tall grass native prairie with wooded draws running trough the area. | |
Manhattan City Park |
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| The community's largest pool resides in this park and a large outdoor stage in the Northeast section of the park hosts our nationally recognized Arts in the Park, an outdoor evening entertainment series during the summer. Several ball fields, a Rose Garden, tennis courts with lights, an outdoor basketball court as well as a mile long perimeter multi-use trail, really makes this a park which offers something for everyone. The park also houses a 30-foot tall statue of Johnny Kaw, the pioneer Kansas wheat farmer, a tall tale hero designed to spark interest in Kansas history. | |
Marion County Park & Lake |
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| If you enjoy the outdoor life - fishing, boating, camping and all the rest - and you like a tranquil, manageable setting in which to enjoy it, then the Marion County Park & Lake is the place to visit. | |
Marion Reservoir & Wildlife Area |
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If you enjoy camping, boating, fishing, hunting, or wildlife watching - we have the place for you. Completed in 1968, Marion Reservoir encompasses 6,200 acres of water surrounded by another 6,000 acres of public lands. The lake is located just north of U.S. Highway 56 between the communities of Marion and Hillsboro, Kansas. |
Maxwell Wildlife Refuge |
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| The Maxwell Wildlife Regue, located six miles north of Canton, Kansas, has over 2200 acres of prairie habitat. Tram rides to view the wildlife are available. | |
Milford Lake |
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The largest blue water lake in Kansas. 15,700 surface acres, 3 swimming beaches. There are several sites from primitive to RV camping including electric, water, and facilities. |
Milford Lake Wetlands |
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| US Army Corps of Engineers wetland renovation project. | |
Milford State Park |
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| Camping, fishing, hiking, and a full service marina. | |
Milford State Park Trails |
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| There are 4 different trails that interested individuals can use that is provided by the Core of Engineers. You can see a lot of wildlife and there are several campsites near the trails. Make sure you grab your camera or binoculars. | |
Military Trail Road |
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The Military Trail Road runs from Wamego to Manhattan, with St. George near the center. The Military Trail Road, overlooking the Kansas River, runs a mile or so south of Highway 24. |
Miniature Train |
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Children and adults can ride the Miniature Train which is operated by the Emporia Sertoma Club. The train follows a circular track for 1/3 mile through Soden's Grove Park near the Cottonwood River. |
Munchkinland |
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| A playground area available for children, designed in wood, with a Wizard of Oz theme. | |
Native Stone Scenic Byway |
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| Needing a drive to relax and enjoy nature or to take an off beaten path to get to a near by town? Then you should route yourself along the Native Stone Scenic Byway in the Kansas Flint Hills. | |
Nature Trails - El Dorado |
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| Nature Trails in development near waste treatement facility. | |
Neosho Riverwalk |
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The Neosho Riverwalk connects the Madonna of the Trail DAR statue depicting a pioneer mother and her two children, the Guardian of the Grove statue honoring the Kaw, the Neosho River Crossing (Santa Fe Trail crossing) and the Kaw Mission State Historic Site. This ADA accessible, lighted, landscaped walkway is a favorite gathering place for those who enjoy the serenity of nature. It becomes a seasonal delight when decorated for the Christmas holidays. |
NorthShore GuestHouse llc |
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Retreat from the hectic world to the simplicity and stillness of NorthShore GuestHouse. Located less than one mile from the Marion Reservoir and surrounded by Wildlife and Parks lands. |
Olsburg Marshes |
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| The Olsburg Marsh is a major migratory waterfowl and songbird nesting area. The area around Olsburg is among the most beautiful in Kansas! It includes the northern Flint Hills, the Blue River Valley, and the upper end of Tuttle Creek Reservoir. | |
Oregon Trail Nature Park & Jeffrey Energy Center Wildlife Area |
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This park was developed with the help of the Western Resources Green Team. It is actually part of the grounds associated with the Jeffrey Energy Center. If you take the Sea of Grass trail up to the top of the ridge, you will have a spectacular 360 degree panorama which includes the power plant and its principal cooling lake to the north. To the south, stretching from one horizon to the other, is the Kaw River valley, which marks the southerly edge of the great Pleistocene glaciers. This is a great spot to scan for red-tailed hawks, northern harriers and turkey vultures. The tallgrass prairie along this trail has an abundance of wildflowers. Look for rose verbena, New Jersey tea and green milkweed in May and Purple Coneflower in summer. |
Pillsbury Crossing Wildlife Area |
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| Pillsbury Crossing's 59 acres are among the most scenic areas of the northern Flint Hills region. During normal stream flow, you may canoe, kayak, or take a small row boat upstream as far as 1/2 mile. There are some areas suitable for primitive camping by special permit only. Birdwatching is popular, and there is a small hiking trail provided in cooperation with a local conservation club in Manhattan. Although there are no trails marked, you may still enjoy a hike in the areas along either side of the stream also. Fishing is also popular at Pillsbury Crossing, where the fish include channel cat, spotted bass, largemouth bass, bullhead catfish, and carp. | |
Pioneer Log Cabin at City Park |
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| 1915 walnut log cabin and museum. | |
Pottawatomie Lake #2 |
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State Fishing Lake No. 2.is located about four miles northeast of Manhattan. Pottawatomie Lake #2 is a scenic lake of about 75 acres that holds nice populations of crappie, largemouth bass and bluegill. The lake also produces impressive strings of channel catfish and holds some very nice walleyes. |
Pottawatomie State Fishing Lake #1 & Wildlife Area |
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This area provides fishing, hunting, camping and wildlife viewing opportunities. Located in the northern edge of the Flint Hills, this area provides a wide variety of habitats, from native grassland to oak/hardwood forest. Species found on the area include bobwhite quail, fox squirrels and cotton-tail rabbits. Trapping is also allowed on the area. |
Prairie Passage Stone Sculpture Garden |
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Eight massive limestone carved sculptures present a variety of images depicting Lyon County history. They range in height from 10-15 feet high and weigh between 5 and 9 tons. The carvings depict the rich past of Emporia. |
Randolph State Park |
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A state park with camping, picnic shelters, hiking and horse trails and more. |
Randolph Trail |
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| 14 miles of equestrian trails that can also be enjoyed by hikers. The horse trails are accessible year round, however the South entrance to the park is closed during the winter. | |
Rock Springs 4-H Center |
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Retreat, camp, and conference center nestled in a valley on the western edge of the beautiful Kansas Flint Hills. Lodging capacity 500 (range $13-150). |
Rolander Express Trail |
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A major hiking-biking trail route has been mapped along rural gravel and dirt roads around Olsburg. "The Rolander Express Trail" is 28.6 miles long, virtually all lying along little traveled rural roads. |
Santa Fe Lake |
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| fishing, boating, nature trails and tall grasses | |
Santa Fe Trail at Lost Springs |
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| Lost Spring, which is actually 2 1/2 miles west of the village of Lost Springs, was a major watering place and campground for the Santa Fe Trail. There is much superstition and mystery surrounding the spring. | |
SCENIC DRIVE: Chautauqua to Elgin to Hewins to Cedar Vale |
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| SCENIC DRIVE: Chautauqua to Elgin to Hewins to Cedar Vale Drive goes west/southwest from Chautauqua, to Elgin. Northwest to Hewins, northwest to Cedar Vale, on Hwy 166. Follow Yahoo map. | |
School Creek Park |
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| School Creek Park has the most remote setting of all the camping parks at Milford Lake. The park offers primitive camping along the western lakeshore and is operated by the Corps of Engineers. | |
Schrumph Hill Overlook |
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Award-winning scenic overlook along the Flint Hills National Scenic Byway, Kansas Highway 177, just south of Cottonwood Falls. Interpretive panels provide education about the prairie and native grasses. |
Skyline/Mill Creek Scenic Drive |
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| Skyline/Mill Creek Scenic Drive is one of the prettiest drives you can take through the Kansas Flint Hills. A frequently traveled path for Wabaunsee County locals the views and sites will take your breath away! | |
Sunset Zoological Park |
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| Nestled on 52 acres in the Flint Hills. Home to 397 animals, accredited by the AZA, and open 360 days a year. Immerse yourself in the natural habitats and open spaces and experience a nose-to-nose look at rare, native, and endangered animals. Safari along the 6-acre African Forest Trail and see the Chimpanzees of Tanganyika. Concessions, convenience store, and gift shop. | |
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve |
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11,000-acre site on historic ranch in Chase County. The ranch homestead is a National Park Service site. |
Tallgrass Trail |
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| The bark chip Tallgrass Trail offers a shortened version of 1/2 mile or the longer version of 1 1/2 miles for hikers. | |
The Gem Resort |
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Enjoy a stay amidst the Kansas Flint Hills along Lake Wabaunsee's shore lines! A relaxing and satisfactory stay guaranteed! |
Timber Creek Park |
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| Timber Creek Park, located on the north end of Milford Lake, offers primitive camping operated by the Corps of Engineers. | |
Toronto Lake & Wildlife Area |
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| Toronto Lake is in the scenic valley of the Verdigris River, just south of the town of Toronto. | |
Trails Park |
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Full-size replica of a rope ferry like the one which operated on the Blue River nearby from 1852 to 1864. |
Tuttle Creek Lake |
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One of Kansas' largest lakes with 12,500 surface acres, 9 parks, 7 campgrounds, trails, fishing, public hunting, and motorcycle and off road vehicle areas. Several boat ramps located throughout the parks. 2 designated swimming beaches. 18,000 acres of diverse habitat await the hunter. There are 2 marinas. |
Tuttle Creek Trap Park |
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| A clay target game that simulates actual field hunting and is shot on specially designed courses that are identical to actual field conditions. | |
Tuttle Creek Wildlife Refuge |
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| Tuttle Creek Reservoir is the key unit in the system of flood control projects within the Kansas River Basin and is the second largest lake in Kansas. The Wildlife Area contains approximately 65% permanent vegetation (trees and grasses) with the remaining 35% in cropland, marshes and other food plots. There are three marshes that can be pumped totaling 365 acres and three marshes dependant on runoff totaling 115 acres. Good numbers of white-tail deer and turkeys can be found on the area. Other species to hunt include pheasant, bobwhite quail, fox squirrel, cottontail rabbit and migrating waterfowl. | |
Washington County State Lake |
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The lake and surrounding area harbors quail, pheasant, dove, squirrels, rabbits, white-tailed deer, beaver, muskrats, raccoons, coyotes, bobcats, and numerous non-game birds and animals. |
West Rolling Hills Park |
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| West Rolling Hills Park is operated by the Corps of Engineers and located on the south side of Milford Lake. As its' name implies, the park's landscape is made up of gently rolling hills with open fields of native prairie grass surrounded by timbered areas. | |
William Lindsay White Memorial Park |
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This mid-town park commemorates the contributions of not only William Allen White but also of his son, William Lindsay White. |
Woodson State Lake |
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Woodson State Lake, located near Toronto, in Greenwood County, Kansas, sits at the very eastern fringes of the Kansas Flint Hills. |