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A-Maze-In-Grace |
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| A family friendly 10+ acre maze with many activities. Open every weekend in October. | |
Bike/Walking Path |
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| Safe and enjoyable entertainment and excersize for the whole family. 6.3 miles from one end to the other. | |
Blue River Rail Trail |
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2 mile trail for walkers, joggers and bicyclists that runs along the banks of the scenic Big Blue River. |
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. |
Central Branch Union Pacific |
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Historic Railroad being restored by the Marshall County Railroad Historical Society. |
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. |
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. |
Clay Center Municipal Band Shell |
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| Lincoln Ave. & Hwy 15 Clay Center, KS | |
Clay Center Utility Park Playground |
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The Playground at Utility Park in Clay Center offers childhood entertainment |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Flint Hills Adventures, Inc |
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Flint Hills Adventures, Inc. offers many types of outdoor vacations and experiences from get-away weekends to trophy whitetail hunts. Our main lodge near Sedan sits on 6000 breathtaking acres and can accommodate groups up to 12. Guests can relax, fish, hunt, hike or bird watch. Guides for wildlife tours, range burning and nature hikes are also available. We can build your own outdoor experience. Bring your mount, ATV or hike the miles of trails. Full food packages also available. Come enjoy outdoor Kansas! |
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 Reservoir |
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Recreation area with camping, boating, and wonderful fishing. |
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. | |
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 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. |
Manhattan City Park |
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Manhattan City Park brings the outdoors and recreation to downtown Manhattan. The City Park is located a short walk from Aggieville, the Kansas State University campus, and historic Downtown Manhattan. There is always something to do in City Park. |
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. | |
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. |
Pony Express Statue |
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This Bronze Pony Express Horse & Rider is the largest sculpture of its kind in the midwest. |
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. |
Prairiewood Private Retreat & Preserve |
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Situated in the Flint Hills just outside Manhattan, Kansas, Prairiewood offers a private guest residence with exceptional meeting and banquet space, luxurious bed and bathrooms, abundant amenities, and stunning views. Nestled among 250 acres of native tallgrass prairie, time spent here will awaken the senses, renew perspective, and inspire imagination. By limiting the use of Prairiewood to one guest group at a time, experiences here can be custom-tailored to meet the specific wishes of each guest. We invite you to come see how the rare privacy, unparalleled service, and stunning beauty of this special place will exceed your highest expectations. |
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). |
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. | |
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. |
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. | |