12 Spots in Kansas That Will Drop Your Frozen Jaw This Winter

We love Kansas; We really do ... but you know what we absolutely cannot stand? Those dreaded ice storms we experience every year. But just when we decide to pack it all up and move to the warm Caribbean, winter in Kansas drops our jaws in another way with beautiful wintry scenes like these:

1. How gorgeous is this frosted tree ...

2. ... and road just outside of Hays?

3. Check out these frozen waters and cliffs around Kanopolis Lake.

4. Not even the frigid temperatures can keep Lenexa from looking lovely!

5. Look at the beauty of this frozen farm.

6. And in Gardner it looks like a snow globe.

7. These birds love soaring high over chilly Lawrence!

8. More of cold, cold, cold Clinton Lake.

9. Sometimes there's just a light dusting over the Little Apple (Manhattan).

10. Proof that Kansas' wide open spaces are always stunning!

11. Winter at beautiful Kaw Point.

12. Awaiting the spring thaw at John Redmond Reservoir.

Well, what do you think about this list? Do these gorgeous images make you feel differently or rethink "what is winter in Kansas" like when everything freezes? Is it cold during winter in Kansas? How do you like to spend winter in Kansas? What are some of your favorite frozen spots that we should add to this icy list? Let us know. We'd love to hear from you.

If you're not too cold yet, we encourage you to read Your Ultimate Guide To Winter Attractions And Activities In Kansas.

If you’d like to explore Kansas winter hikes, you can find some great trails by going to the AllTrails website.