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.

More road, less rush.

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

Hoxie

"Come visit for a week - and then stay a lifetime!" Hoxie is the present county seat of Sheridan County. Named for a Missouri Pacific Railroad official by that name.…

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Cities to Explore

Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Atwood

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Kirwin

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Bird City

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

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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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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.

Colby

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

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Goodland

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

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Almena

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

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

Experience a lifetime impression as you capture one of Kansas' magnificent sunsets settling upon the prairies of Logan County, or…

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

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

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