Clark County Lake is nestled in a rugged area of Clark County north of Ashland. This 337-acre lake affords those seeking a restful getaway with a picturesque stop for picnicking, fishing, boating, and camping in the canyon of Bluff Creek where geology enthusiasts will enjoy scouring the rock faces for traces of prehistoric life.
The Old Stockgrowers State Bank Building is registered as a historic landmark by the United States Department of Commerce.
Ashland, KS Historic BuildingsThe Clark County Courthouse is noted for a map of the county inscribed on the face of the building. Several historical sites are shown.
The Hardesty House is a hotel with restaurant and club featuring historical motif. It is listed as one of the 10 best places to eat in Kansas. It is closed on Mondays.
Ashland, KS Historic BuildingsBig Basin is a large circular depression. It is about one mile in diameter and about 100 feet deep. The walls of the basin are nearly vertical. Scattered across the floor of Big Basin are a number of small ephemeral ponds that catch and temporarily hold the water that flows into the basin.
Ashland, KS Nature PreservesIndian attacks along the Santa Fe trail were frequent from the 1820's to the 1870's. Near here, where the trail followed the...