Welcome to Kansas State Parks
Many comforts of home offered at most state parks, some wildlife areas; make reservations early
PRATT — Outdoor enthusiasts looking for an adventure without having to pitch a tent are in luck. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) offers more than 70 rental cabins — in 16 state parks and four wildlife areas — thro ...
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PLAN NOW FOR FREE STATE PARK ENTRANCE DAYS IN 2010
Department of Wildlife and Parks has announced bargain days for new year
PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has announced its schedule for 2010 Free Park Entrance Days, when anyone may enter individual state parks without a vehicle permit. (Camping and other permits are still required.) While the weather may s ...
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Wintering bald eagles a favorite of Kansas naturalists
MANHATTAN — With the arrival of winter, the eagles have landed near Manhattan. Bald eagles have been migrating south, offering outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to see the national bird in its native habitat. To enhance this opportunity, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tutt ...
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Two cabins scheduled for completion in December, one in January and one in February
MARQUETTE — Kanopolis State Park has announced that four new handicapped-accessible cabins will soon be available to rent in the Langley Point Area. Two are scheduled for delivery in December, one in January, and another in February. Sometime ...
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TUTTLE CREEK STATE PARK RIVER POND WEST ENTRANCE TO REMAIN CLOSED
Efficiency and limited resources guide River Pond Area entrance decision
PRATT — The United States Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) multi-year Dam Safety Project at Tuttle Creek Reservoir is nearly complete. This major project significantly impacted Tuttle Creek State Park’s visitors, facilities, and operations, particularly ...
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El Dorado State Park campground gets needed improvement
EL DORADO — One of Kansas’ largest and most popular state parks just got better, and one of its campgrounds got a new name. El Dorado State Park, located on the shores of El Dorado Reservoir just northeast of El Dorado, received infrastructure improvements even though its ...
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CEDAR BLUFF STATE PARK HOSTS CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY
Visitors travel long distances to enjoy light display, bonfire, hayrack ride, much more
ELLIS — The Cedar Bluff State Park Christmas "Holiday In Lights" display is a popular western Kansas holiday attraction located about 31 miles southwest of Hays. Including miles of colorful lights lining the state park on the rese ...
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HISTORIC SCOTT STATE PARK DIGS UP ARCHEOLOGY SCHOOL
Participants to explore prehistoric sites in revival of 1975 first-ever program
Once named by National Geographic Traveler magazine as one of the country's 50 top state parks, Scott State Park is known to many Kansans as a place of astoun ... Read More
KANSAS STATE PARKS GARNER RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION AWARDS
Kansas Wildscape and Kansas Park and Recreation Association present awards
Several Kansas state parks and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) employees received awards at the annual Kansas Recreation and Parks Association (KRPA) Conference held late January in Hutchinson. Charlie Black, executive director of Kan ... Read More
Comfort, convenience make cabins a popular alternative for park users
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks continues to add new cabins to its state park system. The cabins feature all the comforts of home while providing immediate access to the variety of outdoor recreation available at parks and lakes across the st ... Read More