Go on An Adventure in Southwest Kansas
From its “Old West” history to its scenic parks, Southwest Kansas is the home of adventure.
Your first stop? You’ll want to visit the American Bison on the Sandsage Bison Range – it’s a sight you won’t soon forget! Cimarron National Grassland encompasses more than 108,000 acres and showcases 23 miles of the Santa Fe Trail. Rumor has it you can still see the wagon ruts, and a stop at Point of Rocks brings awe-inspiring views.
Historic Lake Scott State Park and Wildlife Area near Scott City also brings the scenic and historic together. From the natural springs and canyons to the remains of El Quartelejo, thought to be the “northernmost Native American pueblo,” and 26 other archeological points of interests, it’s a stop well-worth making.
More Southwest Kansas history can be revealed to you at the Fort Larned National Historic Site, a one-time Army post during the Indian Wars. Greensburg is home to The Big Well and Museum, named among the “Eight Wonders of Kansas.” And, of course, Dodge City’s Boot Hill Museum and other nearby attractions are doing their best to give visitors a look back into the “Old West.”
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Explore Fort Larned National Historic Site in Kansas
Fort Larned National Historic Site was the original site of an Army post which was operational during the Indian Wars. Here, guests can interact with staff dressed in period attire, enjoy re-enactments, and explore numerous replicas and displays. Take a ranger-led tour of the 700-acre Fort, and be sure to investigate the Visitor Center museum that includes exhibits on the Indian Wars, the Civil War, the Buffalo Soldiers, and Native American heritage.