Posted in Kansas December 18, 2017 by Clarisa

You’ll Want To Explore This Incredible Kansas Forest Where Time Stands Still

Some of Kansas is empty of any trees, like a barber came down and gave the Earth a close shave, leaving only the grasses behind. However, this amazing Kansas forest sits right next to a gorgeous lake, and makes up one of our favorite state parks. It’s like walking through a storybook scene full of trees and a lake, where nothing matters but the adventure at hand. Do you recognize this place yet?

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Today we're headed to Cross Timbers State Park, one of Kansas's most beautiful areas.

You'll find stacks and chunks of rock that look like they've been put there by someone long ago, but now they've become part of the ground you walk on.

The park is filled with sandstone that's been worn smooth by years of flowing water and wind.

It's so easy to get lost in the beauty of this little forest, even though you're following one of their marked trails through the trees and brush.

The park is great in any season, with spring bringing a beautiful moss covering most surfaces with a bright green carpet.

Even the natural steps aren't left out! Just be careful where you step.

In the fall, all the leaves turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold to make an autumnal rainbow against the blue sky.

Not only does it border Toronto lake, but there are a number of streams and creeks as you travel that attract wildlife of all kinds. Maybe you'll spot a fox or a family of deer?

In the winter, when Kansas actually gets snow that doesn't instantly melt, you'll find the park has become a winter wonderland.

It's so quiet, yet you can hear every noise including the creaking ice on the lake and snapping branches covered in snow.

Cross Timbers State Park is located at 144 KS-105 in Toronto, and here’s a map to help you find them. Happy trails!

If you’re in the mood to adventure through another amazing area of Kansas’s natural attractions, you should definitely check out Arikaree Breaks. They’ve been here since forever, but that doesn’t mean you should wait forever to go see them!