Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to dust off those water skis, hitch the boat up to your 4×4, and pitch a tent at one of Kansas’s many beautiful lakes. If we were to pick one must-visit lake, however, we would have to go with Milford Lake near Junction City. Here’s why:

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In addition to the large and colorful lake, Milford also offers other outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking trails, sandy beaches, biking and horseback riding excursions, and camping. Don’t own a tent or have the desire to camp the old fashioned way (like me)? No problem! Milford State Park also offers…

(For more information on these lodging options, visit Acorns Resort’s website.)

With all of these outdoor opportunities, PLUS unique lodging options, what are you waiting for? I’ll see you at Milford Lake this summer!

Which Kansas lake is your favorite?

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