Posted in Kansas
March 29, 2017
9 Under-Appreciated State Parks In Kansas You’re Sure To Love
During the spring and summer, you might be eagerly awaiting those days when you can take that trip with your family and make memories together. Did you know there are mroe than 20 state parks in Kansas? Some of the more popular ones, such as Kanopolis or Wilson get lots of love when it’s warm out, but what about the rest? Here’s some wonderful state parks you might not have heard of, but you’re sure to love.
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At Cedar Bluff, they've got plenty of activities for you and the family, including sand volleyball, bike trails, and boating docks.
Cross Timbers was once a hunting and camping ground for the Osage Nation. You've got a good chance to see an eagle here, with all the space and wildlife nearby.
The El Dorado Reservoir was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and continues to be a large park of the local state park grounds.
Come have a picnic, boat outing, or jetski race at the reservoir here at Fall River, or bring a canoe for the river here as well.
At Lovewell, they have a 14 target archery range, as well as all your normal campground activities.
Meade is a great place for hunting, nature watching, or fishing.
Right near Kansas City is Hillsdale state park, a great place for camping, hiking, horseback riding, and a shooting range as well, with multiple options.
Sand Hills boasts more than 1,000 acres of land, preserved for natural wetlands, sand dunes, and grasslands. Excellent for horses, i'd say!
Tuttle Creek also has a wide variety of activity opportunities, and wonderful views as far as the eye can see.
Do you know of any places that need a little extra attention? Let us know in the comments below!
