High Plains, Kansas
Once the hunting grounds of nomadic Arapaho and Cheyenne Indians, the High Plains is grand in scale. This is a land of vast rolling praries, sculpted by creeks, rivers, and shimmering fields of golden grain. Here you can wander the "Kansas Pyramids" - or Monument Rocks National Landmark - a fossil hunter's paradise, where prehistoric inland seas once covered the plains. You'll also come across High Plains towns, rich in history, country charm and some of the most unusual small-town museums in the nation. What's the best way to get to the High Plains of Kansas? Head northwest and follow a road less traveled.
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St. Francis Hotel
The St. Francis Hotel is a significant example of the businesses in Nicodemus during its era of great prosperity. Built in 1881
Nicodemus, KS Historic HotelsSappa Park
Take a drive through the 488-acre wooded scenic Sappa Park as nature reveals its unique setting with the lush greens of spring, harvest golds in the summer, and a variety of sparkling fall colors.
Oberlin, KS ParksBiggest Barn in Kansas
The Cooper Barn is one of the largest barns in Kansas and holds a wealth of Thomas County History. The cattle barn was built in 1936 and was part of the Foster Farms operation. The barn is 66 feet wide, 114 feet long and 48 feet high. It was moved to the site in 1992 and houses the exhibit "
Colby, KS MuseumsSheridan State Fishing Lake
Sheridan State Fishing Lake is provides excellent bass and channel cat fishing.
Hoxie, KS RecreationNorton County Historical Museum
Did you know that Norton County, Kansas, was the site of one of the biggest meteor impacts in the United States? At about 5:00 p.m. on February 18, 1948, there was a loud explosion and fireball approximately 15
Norton, KS MuseumsSt. Francis City Campground
The St. Francis City Campground and Rest Area is located just adjacent and behind the Cheyenne County Museum and welcomes travelers at no charge. There are electrical hookups, drinking water, showers and restrooms, sanitary dump station, and handicapped accessible.
St. Francis, KS CampingOl' Depot
The renovated Atwood Depot is now a gift and collectibles store that sits at the edge of Lake Atwood.
Atwood, KS Railroad HistoryPrairie Dog Town
Prairie Dog Town began as a hobby 30 years ago, with a pet coyote named "Missy", a pet badger named, "Badge" and a bobcat named "Shasta"
Oakley, KS Wildlife RefugesOutdoor Mural
This outdoor artwork is painted on the west side of the building at 4th and State Street, by H-D Productions, 1997.
Atwood, KS ArtsRiverside Recreation
Golf - 9 holes, grass greens, club house, cart rental
St. Francis, KS Golf Courses