Location: PERRY STATE PARK
Type: Tournament
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Contact: Drew Blasi
Phone No: 913-282-9175
Time: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Other Information:
FISHING TOURNAMENT- Black Bass
Location: Lake View Boat Ramp
Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED for all vehicles to enter the State Park - no matter the length of stay.
ddblasi@ksu.edu
Location: Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
Type: Off Trail Hike
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Contact: Sara Kay Carrell sarakay.carrell@ks.gov
Phone No: 620-872-2061 or sarakay.carrell@ks.gov
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Other Information:
**NOTE** There is rain in the forecast for Friday night. Saturday morning hike will be tentative depending on IF and HOW MUCH rain might fall! Cancellations will be posted here and email to pre registered folks.
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!
**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 are typically Wednesday- Thursdays. I do not check email on my days off. Please plan ahead when making your reservations to know for sure there is space available in a tour!!! Emails that come in on my days off are not replied to until Friday afternoon.
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!!!
Things to Know:
*There is no fee for the tour. You DO need a daily vehicle pass ($5 exact cash or check) OR a Kansas State Park Annual Pass. The self pay kiosk is at the entrance to the park. We DO NOT have an office at LJBSP.
*Meeting location is the Ramada Overlook, the main overlook at the West end of the parking lot.
*Reservations are required. An email is all I need. You will get a confirmation email from me when I check my email! Please email 24 hours in advance for best chances! I do not check email in the morning before the morning tours!
*If there are cancellations due to weather, etc, the notice will be posted on this calendar date info page. Emails will also be sent out to those reserved.
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.
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.
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!
**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.
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.
Location: Webster State Park
Type: Car Show
Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
Contact: Libby or Dean Kester
Phone No: 785-415-2200
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Other Information:
Sponsored by Stockton Rodders and Webster State Park.
This Car Show Benefits the Stockton Rodders and Webster State Park OK Kids Day
Located in Rock Point Campground.
Free Vehicle Day at Webster State Park
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.
Location: Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
Type: Off Trail Hike
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Contact: Sara Kay Carrell sarakay.carrell@ks.gov
Phone No: 620-872-2061
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Other Information:
**Tentative Date!!! A few more details to iron out in the schedule!!!!***
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!
**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 are Wednesday/Thursday for the summer months. 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!!! Emails will not be answered until Friday afternoon!
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!!!
Things to Know:
*There is no fee for the tour. You DO need a daily vehicle pass ($5 exact cash or check) OR a Kansas State Park Annual Pass. The self pay kiosk is at the entrance to the park. We DO NOT have an office at LJBSP.
*Meeting location is the Ramada Overlook, the main overlook at the West end of the parking lot.
*Reservations are required. An email is all I need. You will get a confirmation email from me when I check my email! Please email 24 hours in advance for best chances! I do not check email in the morning before the morning tours!
*If there are cancellations due to weather, etc, the notice will be posted on this calendar date info page. Emails will also be sent out to those reserved.
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.
We will start at the Life on the Rocks trail head (at the west end of the parking lot) 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.
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!
**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
Location: Wilson State Park Switchgrass
Type: 20 Mile/100K/100 Mile/140 Mile Race
Dates: 09/27/24 - 09/29/24
Contact: Casey Hammond
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Horse Event
Dates: 09/28/24 - 09/30/24
Contact: Beverly Ming
Phone No: 816-261-6702
This is an All Day Event
Other Information:
Location: Wild Horse Equestrian Shelter and the Round Pen
Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED FOR ALL VEHICLES to enter the State Park- No matter the length of stay.
All camping fees will apply
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.
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.
Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp
Type: Fishing Tournament
Dates: 10/05/24 - 10/06/24
Contact: Tate Herrman
Time: 5:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: PERRY STATE PARK
Type: Tournament
Dates: 10/05/24 - 10/06/24
Contact: Jeremy Conway
Phone No: 785-331-9020
Time: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Other Information:
FISHING TOURNAMENT- 2-day Crappie Tournament
Location: NORTH BOAT RAMP
Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED for all vehicles to enter the State Park - no matter the length of stay.
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.
Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp
Type: Fishing Tournament
Date: Sunday, October 13, 2024
Contact: Drew Barnabei
Time: 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
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.
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.
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.
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
Location: Webster State Park
Type: Free Entrance
Date: Friday, November 29, 2024
This is an All Day Event
Other Information:
Instead of fighting the crowds on Black Friday Opt to be outside and enjoy nature.
Free Entrance to all State Parks
