Sept. 4, 2014Friendly competition expected for chili cook-off, 3-D archery shootPRATT – Lovewell State Park is sponsoring its final events of the season September 6-7 with  “Tailgating Saturday,” a chili cook-off and a 3-D archery shoot on Sunday. Sunday is also a free park entrance day at Lovewell State Park. Vehicle permits are not requi ... Read More


Sept. 4, 2014Live music begins at 3:30 p.m. and will continue through the nightPRATT – Camping, chili, and country music – what more could you ask for? Thanks to the Friends of Crawford State Park, all this and more will be part of a one-night event, Sept. 27 at Crawford State Park’s Oak Point Campground. Crawford State Park is located just nin ... Read More


Sept. 4, 2014KDWPT officers report no drownings, hunting or boating fatalitiesTOPEKA – Game wardens with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) were busy over the Labor Day weekend, helping outdoor enthusiasts enjoy a safe experience. The reporting period began at 7 p.m. Friday, August 30 and concluded at 11:59 p.m. Monday ... Read More