Explore Kansas’s Everglades At This Underrated Wildlife Refuge
When it comes to Sunflower State landscapes, our plains are by far the most famous. Kansas is practically synonymous with “flat,” even though we have our beautiful Flint Hills. However, there’s one other major landscape in Kansas that often gets ignored: our wetlands. A good portion of the state is made up of marshy wetlands that bring to mind the famous Florida Everglades. One of the best places to see wetlands in Kansas is the stunning Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. This south-central Kansas park is an amazing spot that spans more than 22,000 acres and is considered one of the Eight Natural Wonders of Kansas, along with the nearby Cheyenne Bottoms wetlands.
The Quivira National Wildlife Refuge is an incredible spot that will make you feel like you were magically transported to the southeastern United States.
Kansas gets an unfair reputation as a dry, dusty plain region with not much variation in landscape, but this refuge throws all those stereotypes out the window.
Of course, the area is great for humans to enjoy (responsibly), as well! There are two main areas of the refuge where trails are maintained, giving nature lovers a great opportunity to observe wildlife in a natural habitat.
Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. Practically all of her free time is spent trapping and fixing stray cats. She also likes reading, playing Pokemon Go, and going to concerts. Her dog Cece is the best dog in the whole world. You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
