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.

Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Herndon

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

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Cities to Explore

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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A place to slow down.

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

Bird City

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

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Goodland

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

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

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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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Hoxie

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

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Worth the stop.

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

Atwood

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

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Pause when it feels right.

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

Hill City

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

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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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