Kansas Outdoor Events


03/20/2024

Little Jerusalem 03-20

Location: Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park

Type: Off Trail Hike

Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Contact: Sara Kay Carrell sarakay.carrell@ks.gov

Phone No: 620-872-2061 or sarakay.carrell@ks.gov

Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm


Other Information:

I cannot have tours if there has been recent rains, snow or melting/melted snow. It is also unsafe to have tours in high wind weather (which happens often here!). Hiking off trail in wet conditions damages the environment of Little Jerusalem. Monitor the National Weather Service locations for Scott City and Oakley to be familiar with weather conditions prior to your trip!

**One Restroom is currently open. Please be advised that due to unavoidable circumstances, there might be temporary closures of restrooms due to water issues. Plan ahead and make stops in Oakley or Scott City just in case!**

**My days off vary in the month of March. Please plan ahead when making your reservations to know for sure there is space available in a tour!!!

Space is limited on tours. Spaces must be reserved. I try for the tours to not be too much larger than 15-20 people. Please make your plans and email sarakay.carrell@ks.gov to reserve a spot! Hikes down in the rocks will be approximately 1.5 hours. Please plan for about a 2 hour timeframe to allow for time to hike back to the parking lot!. Email is the BEST way to reach Sara Kay!!!

Come to Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park and enjoy an off trail guided hike lead by the naturalist! Be prepared for rough hiking, uneven terrain, and scrambling thru grass and brush. Wear boots or other appropriate footwear that covers the feet. Bring water, a snack, binoculars, and a hiking stick! Please do not underestimate the terrain.

During the summer, it is HOT down in the canyons. The rock formations do a great job of blocking the wind, so BE PREPARED for temperatures to be 10+ degrees warmer during the hike in the rocks!

During the winter, it can be pretty chilly in the rock formations! The winds are predominantly North or Northwest winds, which means the wind whips right thru the canyon bottoms and can chill us down! Plan for a wind chill factor in the winter!

We will start at the main overlook at the west end of the parking lot (The Ramada Overlook) and venture off in a direction that will take us off into the bottoms of the rock formations. Once at the base of the rocks, we will explore the various nooks, crannies, and spires of Little Jerusalem's Niobrara chalk formations. Along the way, we learn about the grasses, forbs, mammals, reptiles, insects, geology, and other great things that nature presents to us.  Be prepared for rough hiking, uneven terrain, ups and downs, and scrambling thru grass and brush. No set path is followed! So be ready for an adventure! It is an intermediate level hike/terrain. We hike at a moderate pace with stop and go to learn, talk, ask questions, and take photos.

**Hikes will be cancelled by inclement weather!** If it is snowing, blizzarding, freezing rain, raining, lightning, or any other unsafe weather brought on by Mother Nature, all activities will be canceled at Little Jerusalem. Scott City and Oakley are the closest towns to search for weather on National Weather Service. Cancellation notices will be posted on this hike day's info.


03/22/2024

Little Jerusalem 03-22

Location: Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park

Type: Off Trail Hike

Date: Friday, March 22, 2024

Contact: Sara Kay Carrell sarakay.carrell@ks.gov

Phone No: 620-872-2061

Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm


Other Information:

Please be observant of weather conditions!! I cannot have tours if there has been recent rains, snow or melting/melted snow. It is also unsafe to have tours in high wind weather (which happens often here!). Hiking off trail in wet conditions damages the environment of Little Jerusalem. Monitor the National Weather Service locations for Scott City and Oakley to be familiar with weather conditions prior to your trip!

**One Restrooms is currently open. Please be advised that due to unavoidable circumstances, there might be temporary closures of restrooms due to water issues. Plan ahead and make stops in Oakley or Scott City just in case!**

**My days off vary for the month of March. I check emails only when at work. Please plan ahead when making your reservations to know for sure there is space available in a tour!!!

Space is limited on tours. Spaces must be reserved. I try for the tours to not be too much larger than 15 people. Please make your plans and email sarakay.carrell@ks.gov to reserve a spot! Hikes down in the rocks will be approximately 1.5 hours. Please plan for about a 2 hour timeframe to allow for time to hike back to the parking lot!. Email is the BEST way to reach Sara Kay!!!

Come to Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park and enjoy an off trail guided hike lead by the naturalist! Be prepared for rough hiking, uneven terrain, and scrambling thru grass and brush. Wear boots or other appropriate footwear that covers the feet. Bring water, a snack, binoculars, and a hiking stick! Please do not underestimate the terrain.

During the summer, it is HOT down in the canyons. The rock formations do a great job of blocking the wind, so BE PREPARED for temperatures to be 10+ degrees warmer during the hike in the rocks!

During the winter, it can be pretty chilly in the rock formations! The winds are predominantly North or Northwest winds, which means the wind whips right thru the canyon bottoms and can chill us down! Plan for a wind chill factor in the winter!

We will start at the Life on the Rocks trail head and venture off in a direction that will take us off into the bottoms of the rock formations. Once at the base of the rocks, we will explore the various nooks, crannies, and spires of Little Jerusalem's Niobrara chalk formations. Along the way, we learn about the grasses, forbs, mammals, reptiles, insects, geology, and other great things that nature presents to us.  Be prepared for rough hiking, uneven terrain, ups and downs, and scrambling thru grass and brush. No set path is followed! So be ready for an adventure! It is an intermediate level hike/terrain. We hike at a moderate pace with stop and go to learn, talk, ask questions, and take photos.

**Hikes will be cancelled by inclement weather!** If it is snowing, blizzarding, freezing rain, raining, lightning, or any other unsafe weather brought on by Mother Nature, all activities will be canceled at Little Jerusalem. Scott City and Oakley are the closest towns to search for weather on National Weather Service. Please call the Historic Lake Scott office for the latest update on weather cancellations, 620-872-2061


Sedgwick Co. - Wichita

Location: Great Plains Nature Center

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 03/22/24 - 03/23/24

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com. The link will NOT work so please type the address into your browser.


03/23/2024

Butler Co. - El Dorado

Location: El Dorado State Park Range

Type: Hunter Ed Internet assisted fied day and testing session

Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024

Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com. The link will NOT work so please type the address into your browser.

Lunch will be provided by the Walnut River PF/QF chapter.
Call or E-mail Vickie Cikanek at 785-501-0867 or vickie.cikanek@ks.gov if you have any questions regarding the class.    


Seward Co. - Kismet

Location: Kismet Pavilion

Type: Hunter Ed Internet assisted field day and testing session

Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024

Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com. The link will NOT work so please type the address into your browser.

Please dress appropriately for the weather, as several hours of the field day will take place outside. For questions, please call (620) 873-2572.


03/18/2024

Leavenworth Co. - Ft Leavenworth

Location: Fort Leavenworth Rod and Gun Club

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 03/18/24 - 03/23/24

Contact: Mark Luna

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Other Information:

March 18, 19, and 21 time: 6:00-9:00 PM and March 23 time: 7:30-11:30 AM

Contact: Mark Luna at mark.luna@lvnworth.com. Location: Fort Leavenworth Rod & Gun Club, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66028 Contact Mark Luna at mark.luna@lvnworth.com for directions. All attendees must either have a Department of Defense Identification Card or obtain a post pass to enter Fort Leavenworth. Class is limited to the first 35 students that sign up.


03/23/2024

Montgomery Co. - Cherryvale

Location: Cherryvale Community Center

Type: Hunter Ed Internet assisted field day and testing session

Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024

Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com. The link will NOT work so please type the address into your browser.


Prairie Spirit Trail Ultra - by Outlaw 100

Location: Prairie Spirit Trail - Ottawa Start

Type: Extreme Running

Dates: 03/23/24 - 03/24/24

Time: 6:00 am - 12:00 pm


Other Information:

Welcome to the 11th year of Ultra running through the beautiful Prairie Spirit Trail State Park.  The Prairie Spirit Trail Ultra provided by Outlaw 100 has 50K, 50M, 100K and 100M distances to choose from. Visit Prairie Spirit Trail - March 23, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)  to sign up.


03/22/2024

Sedgwick Co. - Maize

Location: Maize Rec Center

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 03/22/24 - 03/24/24

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com. The link will NOT work so please type the address into your browser.


03/25/2024

Little Jerusalem 03-25

Location: Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park

Type: Off Trail Hike

Date: Monday, March 25, 2024

Contact: Sara Kay Carrell sarakay.carrell@ks.gov

Phone No: 620-872-2061

Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm


Other Information:

Please be observant of weather conditions!! This years “shoulder season” and spring is being even more unpredictable than usual!!! I cannot have tours if there has been recent rains, snow or melting/melted snow. Hiking off trail in wet conditions damages the environment of Little Jerusalem. Monitor the National Weather Service locations for Scott City and Oakley to be familiar with weather conditions prior to your trip!

**One Restroom  is currently open. Please be advised that due to unavoidable circumstances, there might be temporary closures of restrooms due to water issues. Plan ahead and make stops in Oakley or Scott City just in case!**

**My days off vary the month of March. I only check email on my work days. Please plan ahead when making your reservations to know for sure there is space available in a tour!!!

Space is limited on tours. Spaces must be reserved. I try for the tours to not be too much larger than 15-20 people. Please make your plans and email sarakay.carrell@ks.gov to reserve a spot! Hikes down in the rocks will be approximately 1.5 hours. Please plan for about a 2 hour timeframe to allow for time to hike back to the parking lot!. Email is the BEST way to reach Sara Kay!!!

Come to Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park and enjoy an off trail guided hike lead by the naturalist! Be prepared for rough hiking, uneven terrain, and scrambling thru grass and brush. Wear boots or other appropriate footwear that covers the feet. Bring water, a snack, binoculars, and a hiking stick! Please do not underestimate the terrain.

During the summer, it is HOT down in the canyons. The rock formations do a great job of blocking the wind, so BE PREPARED for temperatures to be 10+ degrees warmer during the hike in the rocks!

During the winter, it can be pretty chilly in the rock formations! The winds are predominantly North or Northwest winds, which means the wind whips right thru the canyon bottoms and can chill us down! Plan for a wind chill factor in the winter!

We will start at the main overlook at the west end of the parking lot (The Ramada Overlook) and venture off in a direction that will take us off into the bottoms of the rock formations. Once at the base of the rocks, we will explore the various nooks, crannies, and spires of Little Jerusalem's Niobrara chalk formations. Along the way, we learn about the grasses, forbs, mammals, reptiles, insects, geology, and other great things that nature presents to us.  Be prepared for rough hiking, uneven terrain, ups and downs, and scrambling thru grass and brush. No set path is followed! So be ready for an adventure! It is an intermediate level hike/terrain. We hike at a moderate pace with stop and go to learn, talk, ask questions, and take photos.

**Hikes will be cancelled by inclement weather!** If it is snowing, blizzarding, freezing rain, raining, lightning, or any other unsafe weather brought on by Mother Nature, all activities will be canceled at Little Jerusalem. Scott City and Oakley are the closest towns to search for weather on National Weather Service. Cancellation notices will be posted on this hike day's info.


03/19/2024

Riley Co. - Manhattan

Location: Tuttle Creek State Park Office

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 03/19/24 - 03/26/24

Contact: Tuttle Creek State Park Office

Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Other Information:

Pre-registration required at Tuttle Creek State Park office, 8 am-4pm. Students receive class syllabus, student manual, class locations and homework assignments at registration. Class is limited to 30 students.

Class dates are 3/19 & 3/26 from 6-10pm and 3/23 from 8-5.

Classroom sessions are in Manhattan, range field day at Fancy Creek Range, Randolph, KS. 


03/30/2024

Cloud Co. - Concordia

Location: Cloud County Fair Grounds

Type: Hunter Ed Internet assisted field day and testing session

Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com. The link will NOT work so please type the address into your browser.


Pawnee Co. - Kinsley

Location: Kinsley Gun Club

Type: Hunter Ed Internet assisted field day and testing session

Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024

Contact: Larry Skelton

Phone No: 620-285-5074

This is an All Day Event



03/29/2024

Ellis Co. - Hays

Location: Hays Rec

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 03/29/24 - 03/30/24

Contact: Hays Rec

Phone No: 785-623-2650



04/06/2024

Franklin County Historical Society

Location: Flint Hills Trail

Type: Running/Walking

Date: Saturday, April 06, 2024

Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am


Other Information:

Enjoy the Flint Hills Trail with friends.  This 5K race will take you to the beautiful bridge above the Marais Des Cygne river west of Ottawa, KS on the Flint Hills Trail.  Starting and ending at the Old Depot Museum.

Franklin County Historical Society 5K (runsignup.com)


Johnson Co. - Shawnee

Location: Shawnee Civic Center

Type: Hunter Ed Internet assisted field day and testing session

Date: Saturday, April 06, 2024

Contact: Shawnee Civic Center

Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available through https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/ksshawneewt.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=26475788


Lyon Co. - Emporia

Location: Rex & Deb Williams farm

Type: Hunter Ed Internet assisted field day and testing session

Date: Saturday, April 06, 2024

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online at www.safehunters.com. Please type the address into your browser, the link will NOT work. Class registration will open March 1.


CATFISH CHASERS TOURNAMENT SERIES

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Fishing

Date: Saturday, April 06, 2024

Contact: David Studebaker

Phone No: 785 289 0007

Time: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm


Other Information:

FISHING TOURNAMENT- Catfish Tournament Series https://catfishchasers.com/

Location: Lake View Boat Ramp

Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED for all vehicles to enter the State Park - no matter the length of stay.

David Studebaker studebakerdavid@yahoo.com 785-289-0007


COUGAR PASS Shelter Family Event

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: Private Family Event

Date: Saturday, April 06, 2024

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

This is a private family event.

All Day

Vehicle Permits Required for all vehicles no matter length of stay.


04/03/2024

Johnson Co. - Gardner

Location: Gardner Justice Center, Community Room

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 04/03/24 - 04/06/24

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Other Information:

Here is a link to our website with our information. Participants will have to create an account, then sign in, and register.

Catalog - Gardner Parks and Recreation (rec1.com)

 

If anyone has any questions regarding registration feel free to contact:

 Jason Wilkinson, CYSA

Recreation Supervisor

 City of Gardner

120 E. Main St., Gardner, KS 66030

P: 913.856.0936


04/08/2024

Ottawa Co. - Minneapolis

Location: Ottawa State Fishing Lake

Type: Hunter Ed Internet assisted field day and testing session

Date: Monday, April 08, 2024

Time: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com. The link will NOT work so please type the address into your browser.

From the City of Bennington drive 5 miles north to K-106 and 1 mile east to the lake. Please enter the lake area and look closely for our Hunter orange “Hunter Safety” banner.


04/13/2024

Midwest Endurance Race Co

Location: Flint Hills Trail

Type: Long Distance Running

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024

Contact: Samantha Green

Time: 4:00 am - 8:00 pm


Other Information:

Midwest Endurance Race Co brings you the Mile 0 Trail Race of the Midwest! The Flint Hills Trail is the longest of Kansas’ 3,000-plus miles of public trails.  Distances of 50K, 20 Mile, and 10 Mile are offered.

Sign up: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=104026


Geary Co. - Junction City

Location: Sportsman Acres

Type: Hunter Ed Internet assisted field day and testing session

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024

Contact: Chris Blodgett

Phone No: 785-375-2714

Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com. The link will NOT work so please type the address into your browser.


04/12/2024

Anderson Co. - Welda

Location: Mont Ida Church

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 04/12/24 - 04/13/24

Contact: Rockers

Phone No: 785-835-6580

Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm


Other Information:

Day 1:   Friday          April 12, 2024           8:00 a.m.  -  4:30 p.m.

Location: Mont Ida Church 18089 NW Broomall, Welda Ks 66091

                              Classroom instruction- Bring your own lunch - Testing

 

Day 2:   Saturday      April 13, 2024      12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Optimist Youth Building

(North Lake Park)   1720 NE Lake Road – Garnett, Ks 66032

Field Day exercises; will be much like an actual hunt as possible with live fire and outdoor activities (all firearms and ammunition will be provided).  It is recommended to wear boots or walking shoes

 

 

Students must be 11 to become certified and attend both days.

$15.00 each student to offset expenses

Students must be pre-registered to attend

Limited Class Size  

Registration - Contact: Rockers 785-835-6580


04/11/2024

Reno Co. - Hutchinson

Location: Central Christian School

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 04/11/24 - 04/13/24

Contact: Mike Miller

Phone No: 620-728-9938

Time: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm


Other Information:

Where:  Central Christian School

1910 E. 30th Ave.

Hutchinson, KS. 67502

 

When:  Thursday April 11, 2024  5:00 pm-8:30 pm

Saturday April 13, 2024  9:00am - 4:00 pm


04/13/2024

KANSAS BASS NATION YOUTH FISHING

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Tournament

Dates: 04/13/24 - 04/14/24

Contact: Tate Herrman

Phone No: 785-466-6564

Time: 6:00 am


Other Information:

Fishing Tournament- 2 Day Bass Youth 6am-4pm each day

Kansas Bass Nation Youth Fishing is part of B.A.S.S. 

Location: Lake View Boat Ramp

Vehicle permits required for all vehicles to enter the State Park - not matter the length of stay.


Kearny Co. - Lakin

Location: Lakin Gun Club

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 04/13/24 - 04/14/24

Contact: Lakin Rec Commission

Phone No: 620-355-7039


Other Information:

Students can register with the Lakin Rec or contact instructor Rich Higgins at 620-353-8626.

Lakin Gun Club, 1860 Rd 170, Lakin KS.


Anderson Co. - Garnett

Location: Optimist Youth Building

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 04/13/24 - 04/14/24

Contact: Rockers

Phone No: 785-835-6580

Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm


Other Information:

Location: Optimist Youth Building (North Lake Park)   1720 NE Lake Road – Garnett, Ks 66032

Saturday    April 13, 2024           8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Morning - Classroom instruction- Bring your own lunch

Afternoon Field Day exercises; will be much like an actual hunt as possible with live fire and outdoor activities (all firearms and ammunition will be provided).

It is recommended to wear boots or walking shoes and long pants.

Sunday       April 14, 2024         12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Classroom instruction, testing and certification

 

Students must be 11 to become certified and attend both days.

$15.00 each student to offset facility fees

Students must be pre-registered to attend

Limited Class Size 

Registration - Contact: Rockers 785-835-6580


Jackson Co. - Holton

Location: Holton Middle School

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 04/13/24 - 04/14/24

Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com. The link will NOT work so please type the address into your browser.


Johnson Co. - Olathe

Location: Bass Pro Shops

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 04/13/24 - 04/15/24


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online at www.safehunters.com. The link will not work so please type the address into your browser. Registration is open 3/11/2024.


04/20/2024

Earth Day

Location: Milford State Park

Type: Earth Day Event

Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024

Contact: Milford State Park Office

Phone No: 785-238-3014

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm



04/12/2024

Douglas Co. - Lawrence

Location: First Presbyterian Church & Fraternal Order of Police Lodge

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 04/12/24 - 04/20/24

Contact: Max Miller


Other Information:

The Lawrence Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #2 is sponsoring a Hunter Education Course. ENROLL AT SAFEHUNTERS.COM. Friday, April 12, 2024 5:45-9:00 p.m. at The Lawrence First Presbyterian Church (2415 West Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS) in the Fellowship Hall AND Saturday, April 20, 2024 7:30 a.m-5:00 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge. Attendance on both days is required to pass. Parents or guardians of young students are welcome to attend along with their child if they like. PLEASE DO NOT ENROLL IN THE COURSE IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A HUNTER EDUCATION CERTIFICATE!! If you are only accompanying a child and do not need the course yourself, just come with them, do not enroll. Doing so uses up a spot a potential student may need. Students must be at least 11 years old as of April 20, 2024 to enroll in the course. All persons born after July 1, 1957 must have a Hunter Education certificate to hunt in Kansas. When registering, please provide your full legal name and do not use nicknames. Directions to the FOP Lodge will be provided to students on the first evening of class. Dress for the weather on April 20th, because most of the day will be outside. A lunch of hotdogs, beans and chips will be provided for $5.00 or students are welcome to bring their own lunch if they prefer. Any questions may be directed to Course Director Max Miller at maxmmiller65@gmail.com.   


04/19/2024

Republic Co. - Belleville

Location: Central Christian Church

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 04/19/24 - 04/20/24

Contact: Don Grove

Phone No: 785-541-0061

Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Other Information:

Central Christian Church, Belleville. Text Don at 785-541-0061 name and DOB. Bring sack lunch on Saturday


04/20/2024

Scott Co. - Scott City

Location: Child Advocacy Center

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 04/20/24 - 04/21/24

Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com. The link will NOT work so please type the address into your browser.


04/23/2024

Earth Day/OK Kids Day

Location: Cross Timbers State Park - Toronto Point

Type: Area School Event

Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Contact: Kimberly Jones

Phone No: 620-637-2213

Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm


Other Information:

Earth day event held especially for area schools. The students will enjoy Kansas Wildlife, Kansas Boating, Shelter Building, and more. Event sponsored by the OK Kids program presented by the Kansas Wildscape Foundation.


04/26/2024

Crawford Co. - Girard

Location: Girard American Legion

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 04/26/24 - 04/27/24

Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com. The link will NOT work so please type the address into your browser.


04/27/2024

Chautauqua Co. - Cedarvale

Location: Cedarvale High School

Type: Hunter Ed Internet assisted field day and testing session

Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com. The link will NOT work so please type the address into your browser.


04/28/2024

KANSAS BUDDY BASS

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Tournament

Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024

Contact: Andrew Barnabei

Phone No: 605-880-0119

Time: 6:00 am - 4:00 pm


Other Information:

FISHING TOURNAMENT- Bass

Location: Lake View Boat Ramp

Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED for all vehicles to enter the State Park - no matter the length of stay.

https://www.ksbuddybass.com


05/04/2024

Lovewell State Park Open House and Free Park Entrance

Location: Lovewell State Park - Southwinds

Type: Open House and Tour

Date: Saturday, May 04, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: 785-753-4971

Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm


Other Information:

Free park vehicle entrance  

Park Staff available to provide tours of new Yurt facilities


OK Kids Day

Location: Meade State Park

Type: Family oriented outdoor activities

Date: Saturday, May 04, 2024

Contact: Meade State Park Office

Phone No: 620-873-2572

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm


Other Information:

For more information on this event visit facebook.com/MeadeStatePark or call the park office.


OK Kids Day

Location: Fall River State Park - Fredonia Bay Area

Type: Kids Outdoor Day

Date: Saturday, May 04, 2024

Contact: Kimberly Jones

Phone No: 620-637-2213

Time: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm


Other Information:

Outdoor Kansas Kids Day - sponsored by Kansas Wildscape Foundation, featuring their WildLifer Challenge!!  Bring the kids out for this fun outdoor Kansas kids day! We are also celebrating Let's Camp America, the entrance to Kansas State Parks May 4, 2024 is FREE.  Kids will fish at the kids pond, archery & skeet shoot, a hot dog lunch, and we hope to have emergency vehicles.


05/03/2024

Cherokee Co. - Columbus

Location: Cherokee Co Sportsmen Club

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 05/03/24 - 05/04/24

Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com. The link will NOT work so please type the address into your browser.


05/18/2024

OK Kids Day Youth Fishing Derby

Location: Milford State Park

Type: Youth Fishing Derby

Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024

Contact: Milford State Park Office

Phone No: 785-238-3014

Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm


Other Information:

Youth 15 and under. No registration necessary. A limited amount of fishing poles will be available for use.


05/25/2024

Movie Night

Location: Meade State Park

Type: family friendly movie

Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024

Contact: Meade State Park

Phone No: (620) 873-2572

Time: 9:30 pm


Other Information:

Check out our facebook page www.facebook.com/MeadeStatePark for more information on this event, or call the park office.


06/01/2024

National Trails Day

Location: Fall River State Park

Type: Trail Hike/Bike

Date: Saturday, June 01, 2024

Contact: Kimberly Jones

Phone No: 620-637-2213

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

Celebrate National Trails Day by hiking or mountain biking one of seven trails at Fall River. Check out the Army Corps' Badger Creek Trail completed by the Kansas Trails Council.  Insect repellent, water, and sunscreen are recommended. 


National Trails Day

Location: Cross Timbers State Park

Type: Trail Hike/Bike

Date: Saturday, June 01, 2024

Contact: Kimberly Jones

Phone No: 620-637-2213

Time: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm


Other Information:

Celebrating National Trails Day! Cross Timbers has six trails for you to enjoy nearly 15 miles total.


S'more Family Fun Run

Location: Milford State Park

Type: 5K or 1 mile run/walk & s'mores

Date: Saturday, June 01, 2024

Contact: Milford State Park Office

Phone No: 785-238-3014

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Other Information:

Join us at Milford State Park for our annual 5k and 1 mile walk/run, kids only dash, and campfire s'mores! No prior registration required. 


Free Fishing Weekend

Location: Milford State Park - State Wide

Type: Free Fishing

Dates: 06/01/24 - 06/02/24

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

Fishing licenses are not required June 1st and 2nd, 2024. All other permits are required.


06/06/2024

Golf Cart Ride

Location: Prairie Spirit Trail

Type: Nature ride

Date: Thursday, June 06, 2024

Contact: Ruth Theis

Phone No: 913-669-4969

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm


Other Information:

The Friends of the Prairie Spirit Trail will be hosting a golf cart ride for senior citizens to provide them mobility to be able to enjoy the many sights and sounds the trail has to offer. The ride will start at the Elementary School.


06/08/2024

AMERICAN BASS ANGLERS

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Tournament

Date: Saturday, June 08, 2024

Contact: Brent Barker

Phone No: 316-652-5939

Time: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm


Other Information:

FISHING TOURNAMENT- Bass

Location: Lake View Boat Ramp

Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED for all vehicles to enter the State Park - no matter the length of stay.


06/09/2024

Kids Fishing Clinic

Location: Lovewell State Park

Type: Kids Fishing Clinic

Date: Sunday, June 09, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: (785) 753-4971

Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm


Other Information:

Kids Fishing Clinic. Ages 7-15. Pre-Registration at the State Park Office no later than Thursday, June 6th. Participants will learn fishing techniques and fish identification, with an adult mentor.  Registration is limited.


06/15/2024

Bassaholics Bass Club

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: Tournament

Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024

Contact: Marion Daniels

Phone No: 816-935-9963

Time: 5:30 am - 3:00 pm


Other Information:

Fishing Tournament-Bass

Location: LAKE VIEW BOAT RAMP

Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED for all vehicles to enter the State Park - no matter the length of stay.


06/14/2024

Heartland AHCA Challenge

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Horse Event

Dates: 06/14/24 - 06/16/24

Contact: Windy Cummings or Clayton Cummings

Phone No: 785-418-5935 or 913-963-8823

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

American Horse Challenge - Obstacle Course

Location: Wild Horse Equestrian Shelter, Obstacle Course, Campground and Trails

Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED FOR ALL VEHICLES to enter the State Park- No matter the length of stay.

All camping fees will apply.


06/23/2024

Creature Feature

Location: Lovewell State Park - Willow Group Shelter

Type: Interpretive Program

Date: Sunday, June 23, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: 785.753.4971

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


Other Information:

Educational Program about native reptiles and amphibians of Kansas


07/06/2024

Fireworks Display

Location: Glen Elder State Park

Type: July 4th celebration

Date: Saturday, July 06, 2024

Time: 9:45 pm - 10:30 pm


Other Information:

Sponsored by Beloit Chamber of Commerce


Patriotic Campsite Decoration Contest

Location: Milford State Park

Type: Campsite Decoration Contest

Date: Saturday, July 06, 2024

Contact: Milford State Park Office

Phone No: 785-238-3014

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

Most patriotic campsite wins! Enter your campsite with your camp host.


07/05/2024

Toronto Days

Location: Toronto Point & City of Toronto

Type: Fireworks, Food, Contests, etc.

Dates: 07/05/24 - 07/07/24

Contact: Kimberly Jones

Phone No: 620-637-2213

Time: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm


Other Information:

Toronto Days will be held July 5-7, 2024. Area wide event, most events held in the City of Toronto will include: street dance, breakfast, parade, baby contest, talent contest, raffle, mud volleyball tourney, and food vendors.  FIREWORKS will be July 5, 2024 after sunset in Toronto Point, this will be a FREE Entrance event.  The Fireworks show plan to have Pete's Donuts & Justin's Sugar Rush for food trucks available for the evenings event.


07/20/2024

Mammoth History

Location: Lovewell State Park - Southwinds Group Shelter

Type: Interpretive Program

Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: 785.753.4971

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


Other Information:

Interpretive Program of the history and discovery of mammoths in Jewell County


08/03/2024

22nd Annual Fall River Star Party

Location: Fall River State Park - Fredonia Bay Area - Casner Creek Campground

Type: Stargazing

Date: Saturday, August 03, 2024

Contact: Kimberly Jones

Phone No: 620-637-2213

Time: 8:00 pm


Other Information:

Enjoy a night with the Kansas Astronomical Observers, they will present an educational program, and then look into the night sky as it gets dark to see planets, moons, stars, constellations, nebulas, and other fun wonders of our skies! Event is in Casner Creek Campground, lawn chairs, and insect repellant are recommended to fully enjoy this great event!  Vehicle permits are required.


08/10/2024

Campground Christmas

Location: Lovewell State Park

Type: Christmas Lighting Contest

Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: (785) 753-4971

Time: 12:00 pm - 11:00 am


Other Information:

Campers decorate their campsites and camping cabins in yuletide themes. The public is encouraged to view the decorations. Entries must register at the State Park Office by 5 pm on Saturday. Decorations are judged Saturday evening, Prizes awarded Sunday morning at 11am at the Beach Shelter.


Family Movie Night

Location: Milford State Park

Type: Outdoor Movie

Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024

Contact: Milford State Park Office

Phone No: 785-238-3014

Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Other Information:

Grab your blankets and join us for a family friendly movie night and popcorn! Movie starts at dark.


08/17/2024

Geary Co. - Junction City

Location: Sportsman Acres

Type: Hunter Ed Internet assisted field day and testing session

Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024

Contact: Chris Blodgett

Phone No: 785-375-2714

Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com. The link will NOT work so please type the address into your browser.


08/23/2024

Sedgwick Co. - Wichita

Location: Great Plains Nature Center

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 08/23/24 - 08/24/24

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com. The link will NOT work so please type the address into your browser.


09/01/2024

Lovewell Lake Fireworks Display

Location: Lovewell State Park

Type: Fireworks Display

Date: Sunday, September 01, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring, Park Manager

Phone No: 785-753-4971

Time: 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Other Information:

Fireworks Display will be presented from the Cedar Point Boat Ramp Rock Jetty area of Lovewell State Park, beginning at dusk on Sunday, Sept 1st . State Park Vehicle Permit is required.  Event is tentative, pending private fundraising for fireworks purchase.


08/30/2024

ANNUAL Friends of Perry Lake Wild Horse Trails

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Horse Event

Dates: 08/30/24 - 09/02/24

Contact: Dewayne Burgess of Jo Turner

Phone No: 785-230-5241 or 785-230-4349

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

Friends of Perry Wild Horse Annual Celebration

Location: Wild Horse Equestrian Shelter, Campground and Trails

Check Facebook "Let's Ride--Perry Lake"

Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED FOR ALL VEHICLES to enter the State Park- No matter the length of stay.

All camping fees will apply.


09/08/2024

3D Archery Shoot and Free Park Entrance

Location: Lovewell State Park

Type: 3D Archery Tournament; Free park vehicle entrance.

Date: Sunday, September 08, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: (785) 753-4971

Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm


Other Information:

3D Archery Shoot begins at 9 am - Individuals compete on 14 station 3D archery range. Divisions for Men, Women, Youth. Steel Deer Target Contest at 12 noon. Prizes awarded at 1 pm. Free Park Entrance Day, no vehicle permits required.


09/06/2024

Ottawa Bike and Trail's Moonrise Bike Ride

Location: Flint Hills Trail

Type: Bicycle ride and campout

Dates: 09/06/24 - 09/08/24

Contact: Jeff Carroll - Ottawa Bike and Trail

Phone No: 913-951-1070

Time: 4:00 pm - 12:00 pm


Other Information:

This is Ottawa Bike and Trail's annual Moonrise Bike Ride Overnight Adventure.  Load up your bikes and ride the Flint Hills Trail to Pomona Lake State Park for an evening of food, music, and camping. Visit www.ottawabikeandtrail.com for more info and registration.


09/14/2024

Stomp Out Suicide

Location: Flint Hills Trail - Mile Zero Osawatomie

Type: Walking/Running

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Contact: Deb McQuay

Phone No: 913-731-8263

Time: 7:30 am - 12:00 pm


Other Information:

Stomp out Suicide is a walk to provide training and resources in our schools and community.  All donations, entry fees etc. will be available to all schools within Miami County to assist with training for awareness of mental health challenges within the schools.


Wild Edibles of Milford

Location: Milford State Park

Type: Guided Foraging

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Contact: Milford State Park Office

Phone No: 785-238-3014

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm


Other Information:

Join us for a guided foraging hike co-hosted with KDWP Education Division. Registration required.


09/21/2024

Classic Car Show

Location: Lovewell State Park - Pioneer Day Use Area

Type: Car Show

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: 785.753.4971

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm


Other Information:

Classic Car Show, cars on display for viewing by the public. 


Midwest Endurance Race Co

Location: Flint Hills Trail

Type: Long Distance Running

Dates: 09/21/24 - 09/22/24

Contact: Samantha Green

Time: 4:00 am - 12:00 pm


Other Information:

Midwest Endurance brings you Ultrapalooza! It’s the flattest, awesome-est, running-est party in the Midwest! This marathon will feature 1/2 marathon, 50k, 50 mile, 100k and 100 mile distance options to test the might of a novice runner to the most experienced, dedicated runner.

Sign up will be posted soon at Ultrapalooza - September 21 - 22, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)


09/28/2024

22nd Annual Fall River Rendezvous

Location: Fall River State Park - Fredonia Bay Area

Type: Historical Reenactment of the Mountain Man Era 1800-1840

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Contact: Kimberly Jones

Phone No: 620-637-2213

Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm


Other Information:

Step back to 1824, a time with the mountain man and the American Indians walked the recently purchased Louisiana Purchase. A time when Lewis and Clark had finished their exploration, and others were wanting to follow in their footsteps. The event interprets 1800-1840 with a traditional rendezvous when Mountain Men and American Indians camped together to trade for needed supplies from the fur companies. Activities may include Indian and Mountain Men Encampments, Historical Traders, Reenactors Blackpowder Shoot, Tomahawk Throw, Skillet Throw for the Ladies, and a Kids Gold Rush. Come out to Fall River State Park and step back to 1824.


AMERICAN BASS ANGLERS

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Tournament

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Contact: Brent Barker

Phone No: 316-652-5939

Time: 4:00 am - 5:00 pm


Other Information:

FISHING TOURNAMENT- Bass

Location: Lake View Boat Ramp

Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED for all vehicles to enter the State Park - no matter the length of stay.


09/24/2024

Riley Co. - Manhattan

Location: Tuttle Creek State Park

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 09/24/24 - 10/01/24

Contact: Tuttle Creek State Park

Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Other Information:

Pre-registration required at Tuttle Creek State Park office, 8 am-4pm. Students receive class syllabus, student manual, class locations and homework assignments at registration. Class is limited to 30 students.

Class dates are 9/24 & 10/01 from 6-10pm and 9/28 from 8-5.

Classroom sessions are in Manhattan, range field day at Fancy Creek Range, Randolph, KS. 


10/06/2024

EAST KANSAS BASSMASTERS

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Tournament

Date: Sunday, October 06, 2024

Contact: Brian Keeney

Phone No: 913-424-8285

Time: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm


Other Information:

FISHING TOURNAMENT- Bass

Location: Lake View Boat Ramp

Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED for all vehicles to enter the State Park - no matter the length of stay.


10/19/2024

Geary Co. - Junction City

Location: Sportsman Acres

Type: Hunter Ed Internet assisted field day and testing session

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Contact: Chris Blodgett

Phone No: 785-375-2714

Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm


Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com. The link will NOT work so please type the address into your browser.


MOONLIGHT RIDE - FPLWHT

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Horse Event

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Contact: Amy Schmidtlein or Jo Turner

Phone No: 785-640-1600 or 785-230-4349

Time: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Other Information:

Location Wild Horse Equestrian Shelter and Trials

Chili & Pie Supper with Moonlight Ride

In case of inclement weather-and more event details will be updated on "Let's Ride - Perry Lake" Facebook page.

Please remember all vehicles must have a permit.

All camping fees will apply.


10/26/2024

Halloween at Perry State Park

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Park Event

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Contact: Perry State Park

Phone No: 785-246-3449

Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Other Information:

Please check out our Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/PerryStatePark

Location Lake View Shelter

Vehicle permits will be required.

Possible activities Trick or Treating, hayrack ride, scavenger hunt etc.

Campsite decorations are encouraged.


Kansas Rails to Trails Extravaganza -Outlaw 100

Location: Prairie Spirit Trail - Ottawa, KS Star

Type: Extreme Running

Dates: 10/26/24 - 10/27/24

Time: 6:00 am - 12:00 pm


Other Information:

The Kansas Rails-To-Trails Extravaganza runs every fall on the Prairie Spirit Trail.  Choose from 1/2 Marathon, Full Marathon, 50K, 50M, 100K, and 100M distances.  Visit  Kansas Rails-to-Trails Extravaganza - October 26, 2024 (ultrasignup.com) to sign up.


10/22/2024

Riley Co. - Manhattan

Location: Tuttle Creek State Park

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 10/22/24 - 10/29/24

Contact: Tuttle Creek State Park Office

Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Other Information:

Pre-registration required at Tuttle Creek State Park office, 8 am-4pm. Students receive class syllabus, student manual, class locations and homework assignments at registration. Class is limited to 30 students.

Class dates are 10/22 & 10/29 from 6-10pm and 10/26 from 8-5.

Classroom sessions are in Manhattan, range field day at Fancy Creek Range, Randolph, KS. 


11/09/2024

Ozone Turkey Trot

Location: Flint Hills Trail - Mile Zero Osawatomie Start

Type: Running/Biking

Date: Saturday, November 09, 2024

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm


Other Information:

Walk, run, or cycle the Flint Hills trail. More Information to come.


11/29/2024

Free vehicle entry

Location: Milford State Park - Statewide

Type: Free Entry

Date: Friday, November 29, 2024

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

Free vehicle entry for Black Friday #optoutside