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.

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Bird City

Bird City, Kansas, is a small but welcoming town in the northwest corner of the state, offering a taste of rural charm and outdoor adventure. If you love wide-open spaces,…

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Cities to Explore

Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Colby

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

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Goodland

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

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Almena

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

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Kirwin

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Hoxie

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Atwood

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Hill City

Located in central Graham County in Northwest Kansas, just north of the picturesque Solomon River…

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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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Explore a County Phillips County 3 cities  ·  12 counties in High Plains

Phillips County is the "Goose Capitol of Kansas." The Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge, an 11,000 acre wildlife paradise, is located…

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Explore a City Colby 14 attractions  ·  23 cities in High Plains

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

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