Little Ozarks, Kansas
Spring bursts forth in Southeast Kansas as the trees and meadows come alive. The shades of green, frame the first flowers of the season in their yellow, red, purple and brilliant whites. Community festivals across the region celebrate this new birth recognizing cherry blossoms, blues, redbuds and drama.
It's also time to get out your pole and head to the water for some good old fishin'. You'll come away feeling relaxed and refreshed after a weekend surrounded by still clear water and fresh air.
Explore historic buildings, bridges and museums as you make your way through this unique region with a new discovery just around the bend.
Explore Little Ozarks
Logan Memorial Veteran's Park
This memorial park has served Cherryvale since 1881 when the Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston Railroad offered the six-acre tract to the city. In 1895, Civil War Veterans held their first "Old Soldiers' Southern Kansas Reunion right here in Logan Park, Cherryvale, Kansas. This "Reunion Association"
Cherryvale, KS MemorialsHuey Helicopter & Veteran's Memorial
On April 15, 1995, a formal ceremony dedicated a Huey Helicopter to its new home on the Southeast corner of the Crawford County Courthouse lawn. In addition to the Huey, a granite replica of the Vietnam Wall is engraved with the names of the 777
Girard, KS MemorialsDavis Victorian Bed & Breakfast
You won't want to miss the charm and elegance of this beautiful old Victorian home built in the 1870
Thayer, KS Historic BuildingsNeodesha Arts Association
Housed in an impressive Georgian building built in 1914, the Neodesha Art Association sponsors summer theater for children, music performances, and drama. On the second Saturday of every September it hosts an Arts and Crafts Fair for area artisans with fun, food, and entertainment for all ages.
Neodesha, KS ArtsLouie P Gartner Recreation Area
Campers & bicyclists camp at the Idle Hour Lake at the Louie P Gartner Recreation Area while others enjoy playing Frisbee golf in a rustic, nature filled environment. 18 new DGA Mach II holes around the Louie P. Gartner/
Altamont, KS RecreationCamping, Fishing & Picnicking
People come from miles around to use the many parks and recreation facilities in Burlington. Burlington has five recreational parks: Conrad Park, Drake Park and City Dam, Jones Youth Recreational Park, and Kelley Park, and Oak Park
Burlington, KS RecreationFranklin Community Center & Miners Hall Museum
The Franklin Community Center & Museum was built shortly after the devastating tornado of 2003 which destroyed much of the community including the former Franklin Community Hall. The Miners Hall Museum is an exhibition located within the Franklin Community Center &
Franklin, KS MuseumsCoffey County Historical Society and Museum
The Coffey County Museum, which features 12,000 square feet of displays, is located in Katy Park of the original Townsite of the City of Burlington, which was platted in 1857
Burlington, KS MuseumsLebo Jail
If morality was disregarded by some elements of society, those who chose to flout the law often wound up in places like this, the old jail at Lebo.
Lebo, KS Pioneer History