Pony Express Country, Kansas


Pony Express Country is like a charming quilt - made of pioneer spirit, small-town hospitality and colorful Native American culture. Here, you can follow the Oregon-California Trail and reach the only authentic Pony Express home station still standing at its original site. You'll wander through historic small towns. Wind along scenic country roads to find old barns, apple orchards, forgotten ghost towns and trail ruts. Rediscover frontier river ports such as Atchison, Elwood and White Cloud, where 30 to 40 riverboats once docked. Along the way, you're also sure to sample good food, friendly conversation and one of the most charming vacation experiences you can imagine.
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Country Club Lake
Country Club Lake offers a small playground, a sandy area, fishing and is a great area for kite flying!
Marysville, KS RecreationLee Dam Center for Fine Art
The center for fine art brings cultural events, visual arts, music, and educational programs to the community of Marysville to enhance and enrich the lives of citizens of all ages.
Marysville, KS ArtsBurr Oak Natural Landmark
Having a crown spread of over 93 feet, this 200-plus year old, Burr Oak tree is one of the largest in Kansas. Searle's Oak was donated to the city of Holton in 1992, at the time being the 11th largest Burr Oak in Kansas. The estimated planting time was between 1792 and 1817.
Holton, KSLCL Buffalo Ranch and Museum
Over 200 head of buffalo roam the pastures throughout three counties on the ranch owned by Lester C. Lawrence. A portion of the herd may be seen along K-9, north Clifton, where the ranch headquarters is located.
Washington, KS Museums1882 Log Cabin
The cabin originally was built in 1882 by the John Pecha family near Odell, Nebraska, and was moved to Washington in 1970 by the Fidelia Study Club.
Washington, KS Pioneer LifeMission Lake
Located in the Northeast corner of Horton, Mission Lake is easily accessible from either US-73 or from Highway K-20/US-73. It has 278 acres of camping grounds with over 100
Horton, KS RecreationDoniphan County Courthouse
The Courthouse is on the National Historic Register. The beautiful woodwork and floors give the feeling of history as it was lived long ago.
Troy, KS Historic CourthousesBanner Creek Reservoir
This 535-Acre reservoir serves as a flood control structure and water supply for the City of Holton and rural water district No. 3. As you enjoy these recreational facilities, please help us to protect, preserve and enhance the water quality.
Holton, KS RecreationScenic Views
Views of the Missouri River, its bluffs and valley are dramatic every season of the year.
Atchison, KS Scenic Views1913 World Tour Exhibition Game Site
On October 24, 1913, Blue Rapids played host to the Chicago White Sox and New York Giants as they played an exhibition game while on World Tour. More than 3,000 fans sat on bleachers, hung on fences, and watched from Model T's when the teams came to town. Advance tickets sold for $1.00 and cost $1.5
Blue Rapids, KS Historic Sites