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KANSAS STATE PARKS TO HOST SATURDAY OPEN HOUSES
Mar. 7, 2013
Free entrance at all Kansas state parks, along with special events for the family
TOPEKA – On Saturday, Mar. 9, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) will host a free entrance day and open houses at all state parks. Visitors will also have the opportunity to enjoy a variety o ... Read More
START THE NEW YEAR WITH A “FIRST DAY HIKE”
December 27, 2012
A New Year’s Day hike is a great way to welcome 2013
TOPEKA–The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has announced that five Kansas state parks will participate in the America’s State Parks “First Day Hikes” on New Year’s Day 2013. Each guided hike will offer individuals and ... Read More
RESERVE YOUR CAMPING SPOT FOR 2013
December 15, 2012
Online reservation system allows reservations up to a year in advance
PRATT – If you’re making plans for next year’s state park fun, you can reserve your favorite campsite or cabin up to a year in advance, beginning AFTER 2:00 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 16. You can also purchase your 2013 permits ... Read More
November 2, 2012
Board slated to review project proposals; applications due Nov. 30
PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Trails Advisory Board will hold a public meeting at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at the Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E. 29
thRead MoreWILSON STATE PARK’S SWITCHGRASS BIKE TRAIL “EPIC”
November 1, 2012
Ruggedly scenic shore of Wilson Reservoir perfect mountain bike trail setting
PRATT—The Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail at Wilson State Park was recently given an “Epic Award” from the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) at the organization’s World Summit in Santa Fe, N.M. Accordi ... Read More
CHILI COOKOFF AND ARCHERY SHOOT AT LOVEWELL STATE PARK
Sept. 6, 2012
Competition for whole family on Sept. 9; free park entrance day
WEBBER — Lovewell State Park will hold its final special event of the season, a Chili Cook-off and 3-D archery shoot, on Sunday, Sept. 9.
Participants will register for the archery shoot from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and shooting will be co ... Read More
EL DORADO STATE PARK NAMED TOP “WATERPARK”
Aug. 23, 2012
Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation lists eight best parks
EL DORADO — El Dorado State Park has been voted by fans of the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) Take Me Fishing campaign as one of eight best “waterparks” in the country. This summer, RBFF fans visited the organization’ ...
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WEATHER SPARKS RESTRICTIONS ON BURNING, FIREWORKS AT KANSAS STATE PARKS
July 4, 2012
Professional fireworks displays cancelled at many parks, some banning personal fireworks
TOPEKA — Whether you like to swim, ski, boat, fish, hike, or participate in any number of other outdoor activities, Kansas state parks will be open and ready for your holiday and weekend adventures. However, the onslaugh ...
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LAKE SCOTT BOASTS ONE OF USA TODAY’S 51 GREAT BEACHES
June 21, 2012
Publication ranks best beaches in each of 50 states plus District of Columbia
PRATT — To kick off the start of summer, USA TODAY asked local experts to select their favorite beach in each state and the District of Columbia. Scott State Park, north of Scott City, was tagged as having the “best” beach in Kans ...
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