High Plains

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.

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Hill City

Located in central Graham County in Northwest Kansas, just north of the picturesque Solomon River Valley, Hill City offers a unique blend of shopping, dining, and great community living. Top-notch…

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Cities to Explore

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Herndon

Rawlins County has 28,540 acres of walk-in hunting.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Kirwin

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Atwood

In April, 1879, T.A. Andrews and J.M. Matheny came to Rawlins County. They established a…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Almena

If you're making Almena, Kansas your vacation destination or just passing through, we welcome you…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Hoxie

"Come visit for a week - and then stay a lifetime!" Hoxie is the present…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Goodland

Following a mild county seat "war" the new city of Goodland won the honor following…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Bird City

Bird City, Kansas, is a small but welcoming town in the northwest corner of the…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Colby

"The Oasis on the Plains""Welcome to Colby!" Take time to experience our progressive community located…

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Explore a County Gove County 1 city  ·  12 counties in High Plains

It was expected that settlers would soon follow the rails, but it was about ten years before many settlers came…

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Explore a City Hill City 8 attractions  ·  23 cities in High Plains

Located in central Graham County in Northwest Kansas, just north of the picturesque Solomon River Valley, Hill City offers a…

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