The walking tour of Lecompton highlights historic buildings that are currently in use and also sites of buildings that no longer stand.
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SPORTS & OUTDOORS
Clinton State Park
Park Office: year round operation for all department sales Clinton Marina: boat storage, Kayak and boat rentals, and sales Park Day Use Areas: 6 reservable shelters, playgrounds and special event venue areas Campgrounds: 368 total sites; 102 sites with water and...
Big Creek Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf on this lovely 9 hole course. You'll be surprised to find such a greta course with range and greens here in the western prairie! No tee times, and reasonably priced. If you like to golf, you'll truly enjoy golfing the Big Creek.
Multi-Sport Facilities
The Stormont Vail Events Center is a multi-facility complex designed for numerous uses. Whether it’s hosting a volleyball tournament or a horse show, the Events Center offers affordable, flexible facilities for many purposes.The venue has hosted WWE Smackdown, Bob...
Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex
The Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex is a state-or-the-art, 110 acres sports facility featuring sixteen full-sized competition fields, comfortable spectator areas, and convenient concessions and restrooms.
Fike Park
Fike Park (9.9 acres) is located just north of City Hall at Franklin Avenue and Eighth Street. As the most popular park in Colby, Fike Park is often busy with picnics, community events, weddings/receptions, and families relaxing and enjoying the two gazebos, a...
Topside Trails
Goodland Topside Trails Project Inc. is an enhancement to the existinghealth, recreation, and quality of life opportunities in Goodland and Sherman County. Residents and visitors from across the State of Kansas can enjoy the scenery and the great outdoors along the...
WaKeeney Dog Park
Conveneitly located just off Exit 127 at Eisenhower Park. While you're there you can find real military history with our F-14 Fighter Jet & Iwo Jima Memorial.
Smoky Valley Scenic Byway
The 60-mile Smoky Valley Scenic Byway travels through the Smoky Hill River Valley, a showplace of seasonal native grasses and wildflowers, windmills, limestone bluffs, and historic trails.
Shawnee County Parks & Recreation
The TONY'S® Pizza Events Center, located in Salina, Kansas is composed of a newly renovated 6,500+ seat multipurpose arena and the Great Plains Manufacturing Convention Hall, an 18,000 square foot convention space. Nicknamed Mid-America's Meeting Place, the Tony's...
Shawnee Mission Park
A spectacular 120-acre lake has paddle boating, fishing, and sail boarding. Spacious shelters, picnic areas, nature trails, play areas, archery range, off- leash dog area, disc golf course, and a place to enjoy mountain biking and horseback riding.
Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail
Come ride the Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail, rated “Epic” by the International Mountain Bicycling Association.
Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
Welcome to the badlands of Kansas! Self-guided trails are open sunup to sundown and offer scenic overlook areas into the chalk formations. Ranger guided hikes are also available.
Tuttle Creek State Park
Offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation options and 1,250 acres of parks to explore next to the largest water reservoir in Kansas.
Konza Prairie
Hike in the midst of research. The majestic beauty this land showcases the Flint Hills of Kansas. Oh, Manhattan!
Cradle of Basketball
No city can boast an array of basketball history like Lawrence – where the game came of age. That’s why we’re often called the “Cradle of Basketball.” View Dr. James Naismith’s Original Rules of “Basket Ball” at the DeBruce Center.
Aquatic Park & Poolside Park
Lots of fun for the entire family in the summertime! The Aquatic Park consists of a leisure pool with a lazy river, zero depth entry, a floatable walk area, a family slide, a speed slide, a flume slide, and a water slide splash-down area. Located separately is a...
Wilson Lake
Visit the clearest lake in Kansas. With 9,000 water surface acres and over 100 miles of beautiful shoreline, this is a wonderful spot for your recreational activities.
Oasis Dog Park
An off-leash dog park at Exit 53 features separate areas for large and small dogs, complete with watering station. It also has a shaded picnic area and children’s playground.
Post Rock Scenic Byway
Over the Smoky Hills of weathered bedrock, the Post Rock Scenic Byway winds through 18 miles of fields, pastures, and prairie. The landscape's unique beauty and challenges required pioneers to earn their space here, and the legacy of their creativity and...
Hunting in Hays
The Hays City Sportsman's Club provides trap, skeet, rifle and pistol ranges to members and guests with shooting clinics. Registered events are held here throughout the year. In 2006, the club celebrated their 30th year and continues to be active with numerous events...
Zip KC
Get ready to unplug, get muddy, and experience an epic adventure like no other at our facility. Leave behind the monotony of everyday life and embrace the excitement and joy that awaits you. Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and push your limits. So,...
Cedar Ridge Disc Golf Course
Check out this challenging 18-hole disc golf course located at North Park. This course is open to the public year round and is described as a very technical, heavily wooded course.
School Creek Off-Road Vehicle Area
Get your motorcycles and ATVs ready....the School Creek Off-Road Vehicle Area is full of trails for the beginner to the expert! Did I say "full of trails" - what I meant to say, "It has more trails then you can imagine." Almost 300 acres of public riding lands with...
Rolling Meadows Golf Course
Rolling Meadows Golf Course, rated 4.5 Stars by Golf Digest as one of the top places to play golf in Kansas, stretches over 160 acres of north central Kansas. Designed by nationally recognized architect Richard Watson, the course opened to the public in April, 1981,...
Milford Lake
The largest lake in the state provides anglers a wide variety of species to catch. Milford State Park offers outstanding fishing opportunities and plenty of camping sites and other activities.
Acorns Resort
Come relax with us. Our comfortable accommodations and amenities will have your stress melting away. Our onsite restaurant will keep you well-fed and fueled for days of fun and adventure. Bring your RV or stay in one of our cabins. We're right on the water! Milford...
Kansas Speedway
Kansas Speedway is a 1.5-mile tri-oval racetrack and currently hosts two annual NASCAR race weekends and numerous events throughout the year.
Kansas City Monarchs
2024 is the 21st season of pro baseball in Kansas City, Kansas. That story begins in 2003, when the organization now dubbed the Monarchs moved to the Kansas City Kansas and called themselves the Kansas City T-Bones. That name stuck for 17 seasons, and the T-Bones won...
Tour de Shawnee
Each first Sunday in May, bicycle enthusiasts from through the region trek to Shawnee to peddle their way on routes that range from family-friendly to the competitive expert. In fact, some of these have been rated as the best in the Midwest!
Baker Wetlands
One of the most diverse habitats in Kansas, the wetlands encompasses 927 acres of rich, natural wildlife. 278 species of birds and 487 plant species have been identified here.
Monument Rocks
Twenty-five miles south of Oakley, Monument Rocks, a National Natural Landmark, were formed from deposits left by an ancient sea.
Cedar Bluff State Park, Reservoir, & Wildlife Area
Cedar Bluff is named for the 100-ft, cedar-covered, limestone bluffs which rise above the south shoreline. Hunt, fish, hike and play at Cedar Bluff, located southeast of WaKeeney.
Kaw River State Park
Forested trails and access to the Kansas (Kaw) River sets Kaw River State Park apart from other state parks. Hiking and mountain-biking trails wind through an extensive oak-hickory forest on steep slopes with good views. The park property presently consists of 76...
Tomahawk Hills Golf Course
Come play Tomahawk Hills! Our course is ranked as one of the area’s most challenging public courses. It offers patrons an exciting 18-hole championship course of over 6,000 yards which plays to a par-70. With beautiful Zoysia grass fairways and driving range, and Bent...
Shawnee Mission Beach Volleyball
Welcome to Shawnee Mission Beach Volleyball! We are a premier beach volleyball organization dedicated to providing a fun and competitive environment for players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the game or an experienced player...
K-State Sports
Game days in Manhattan are second-to-none, with an unmatched tailgating atmosphere where all are welcome, no matter your team colors. Wildcat fans pack the stadium with purple, 50,000 strong where sellouts are commonplace and the faithful sing along to Wildcat Victory...
Wildwood Adventure Park
Spend an afternoon in the trees with the birds and squirrels ... if you've found that your life has become far too grounded, then hopping on a zipline will be just for you. Seven ziplines of varying length and degrees, you'll get a true Flint Hills experience. Life...
Rising Sun Boat Ramp
The parking lot is dirt and will accommodate 15-20 cars, but you should scout it before paddling if there has been recent rain. The access ramp is 16 feet wide and projects into the channel at a 12% grade. This ramp has a tendency to collect mud from June through...
Frontier Military Historic Byway and Glacial Hills Byway
Travel through time, visiting multiple forts along the 168-mile-long Frontier Military Historic Byway. Originally built to move soldiers and supplies, the Military Trail has watched American history unfold. Traveling from North to South, you'll find various landmarks...
Camp Leavenworth
The fifth annual Camp Leavenworth is a free two-day festival that invites everyone to discover the wonders of Leavenworth. Camp Leavenworth will feature Friday night fireworks, family activities, Makers Fair and unique experiences around our historic downtown — people...
Sunflower Hills Golf Course
Sunflower Hills is one of the most challenging and affordable courses in the Kansas City area. Opened in May of 1977, Sunflower Hills is an 18 hole championship golf course designed by renowned architect Roger Packard. Golfers of all skill levels will enjoy our...
Brown Memorial Park
The Brown Memorial Foundation recently completed a re-designed 18-hole disc golf course at the park. The course replaces the 9-hole course that has been available to the public for many years. The new course was designed by Eric McCabe, a professional disc golf world...
Eisenhower Park
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Abilene City Park Historic District, is home to the Eisenhower Park & Rose Garden, stadium, municipal pool and playground, and the Central Kansas Free Fair. In 1952, General Dwight D. Eisenhower announced his...
Veteran’s Day Parade
The Leavenworth Times first received word of Allies and Central Powers signing the Armistice at 4am, November 11, 1918. Then all of a sudden a bedlam of whistles, bells and shots ruined all thought of sleep in Leavenworth and the wildest celebration in the city ever...
Tony’s Pizza Event Center
The TONY'S® Pizza Events Center, located in Salina, Kansas is composed of a newly renovated 6,500+ seat multipurpose arena and the Great Plains Manufacturing Convention Hall, an 18,000 square foot convention space. Nicknamed Mid-America's Meeting Place, the Tony's...
Salina Fieldhouse
The Salina Fieldhouse features more than 68,500 square feet of programmable space to encompass a wide variety of sports and events. The Salina Fieldhouse serves as host to league play, tournaments, team practices, camps, clinics and various events. Our...
Wilson State Park
Located along the Post Rock Scenic Byway about 5 miles north of I-70, west of K-232 In the heart of the Smoky Hills, Wilson State Park is considered by many to be the most beautiful in the state. Wilson Reservoir features a rugged shoreline punctuated by scenic cliffs...
Rodeo Fun
Since 1964, the Fort Hays State University Rodeo Club and Team has provided students with valuable opportunities to hone their skills in an arena environment. Coach Guy Forell has led the team into its 58th year, continuing the education and entertainment experiences...
Hunting in Oakley
Make Oakley (Logan County) your centrally located home-base for access to the abundance of wildlife in Northwest Kansas. In the heart of the western high plains of Kansas, the combination of native grass and varied farm crops including corn, milo, wheat and sunflowers...
Smoky Valley Ranch Hiking Trails
Open year-round, the hiking and horseback trails beckon with views of prairie vistas and chalk bluffs. Take the one mile loop or the five mile loop at the Nature Conservancy's Smoky Valley Ranch and enjoy the rugged terrain of the short grass prairie. Come often to...
Annie Oakley Park & Pool
The park offers fun for the whole family. Enjoy a picnic lunch under the gazebo while the kids have fun on the playground equipment. Play a round of disc golf or take an evening stroll on the lighted walking trail. Summer time take advantage of Oakley's "Cool Pool" at...
Geocaching
Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity, in which participants use a Global Positioning System receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called “geocaches” or “caches”, at specific locations marked by coordinates...
Colby Walking Trails
Opened in 2014 – Colby Walking Trails include a 2.2-mile long trail to be used for walking, running and biking, as well as a state-of-the-art playground.
Colby Trap Club
Colby Trap Club – a skeet and trap range for shotgun use only.
Villa High Park
Truly the "Oasis on the Plains," Villa High Park was created in 1960 with the aid of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. This park, consisting of 20 acres, offers plenty to enjoy including playground equipment, picnic shelters, disc golf, fishing, and a...
Ad Astra Outfitters
A fourth generation farm and ranch full of wildlife, Ad Astra Outfitters respect the land and the sport of hunting. We invite you to our ranch and hope that you, too, will grow to love hunting, the camaraderie, and the tradition that our families have appreciated for...
Smoky Gardens/Soldiers Memorial County Park
Enjoy camping (electric sites), picnicking, hiking, disc golf and fishing in the stocked lake at Soldiers Memorial County Park along the North Fork of the Smoky Hill River.
Sherman County Speedway
Sherman County Speedway is an IMCA Sanctioned 3/8 mile semi banked oval dirt track located on the North side of Goodland, KS at the Sherman County Fairgrounds.
