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.
Explore High Plains
St. 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 CampingSebelius Fishing
Primary sportfish in Keith Sebelius Reservoir include wipers, saugeye, largemouth bass, crappie, and channel catfish. Spotted bass, walleye, flathead catfish, blue catfish, and bluegill are also present. Wipers provide fast action throughout the season. The saugeye (a walleye/sauger hybrid)
, KS FishingBuffalo Statue
The Buffalo Statue is located in front of the courthouse and was presented to the city by local sculptor, Pete Felton, renowned Kansas artist.
Atwood, KS ArtsRawlins County Museum
History surrounds the area and is highlighted in Atwood at the Rawlins County Museum. The museum houses a mural of the county'
Atwood, KS MuseumsPrairie Trails Golf Course
The golf enthusiast can enjoy a challenging 9-hole grass green municipal golf course on the east side of town. The course provides a nine-hole par 35
Hill City, KS Golf CoursesOl' Depot
The renovated Atwood Depot is now a gift and collectibles store that sits at the edge of Lake Atwood.
Atwood, KS Railroad HistoryLogan Lake
Scenic Logan Lake provides a great spot for campouts, family picnics and fishing. While you relax in the picturesque tree covered picnic areas, the children can enjoy the playground equipment, compliments of the City of Logan.
Logan, KS RecreationSugar Hills Golf Course
Welcome to Sugar Hills Golf Club. Enjoy the beautiful rolling hills with blue grass fairways and challenging greens. For tee times, cart rentals or any other information, contact the Club Manager at
Goodland, KS Golf CoursesSt. 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 ParksHerndon Ball Diamond
A tribute to the early citizens of Herndon is still standing today in the Herndon City Park. The Herndon Ball Diamond is a remarkable example of depression era public works that made life in that time a little easier and alot more enjoyable. Many a ball game has been (and still is)
Herndon, KS RecreationThomas County Courthouse
Built in 1906, Thomas County Courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Romanesque Revival style building is graced by the "Spirit of the Prairie"
Colby, KS Historic Courthouses