June 12, 2014

Kansas state parks host more than just campers

PRATT ­– The start of summer has passed, but that doesn’t mean you’ve missed all the fun. State parks and waters all across the state are heating up with events for the month of June. Whether you blaze the trails on “National Get Outdoors Day” June 14, or rock out at the Country Stampede music festival June 26-29, there’s sure to be something at a Kansas state park this month that will make lasting memories. Check out our list of exciting summer events going on now through the end of June. You might be surprised to find that “fun” isn’t so far away.

JUNE 14

• National “Get Outdoors” Day (statewide)
• OK Kid's Day and FREE Park Entrance – Wilson State Park
• OK Kid's Day and FREE Park Entrance – Cedar Bluff State Park
• National Trails Day Canoe/kayak float trip?– Tuttle Creek State Park / Kansas River
• Friends of El Dorado Lake Truck and Tractor Pull – El Dorado State Park, Walnut River Area

JUNE 21

• Nauti Water Personal Watercraft Races?– El Dorado State Park, Shady Creek Area
• Vango Fundraiser – Clinton State Park, Marina Parking Lot

JUNE 22

• Nauti Water Personal Watercraft Races?– El Dorado State Park, Shady Creek Area
• Kansas Walleye Association Fishing Tournament?– Glen Elder State Park
• El Dorado Lake Triathlon Race?– El Dorado State Park, Walnut River Area

JUNE 26 and 27

• Country Stampede Music Festival – Tuttle Creek State Park

JUNE 28

• Fancy Creek Range Kids Day – Tuttle Creek State Park, Fancy Creek Range
• Country Stampede Music Festival?– Tuttle Creek State Park

JUNE 29

• Kansas Walleye Association Fishing Tournament?– Wilson State Park, Hell Creek Boat Ramp
• Wild Within You Trail Run and Trail Bike?– Wilson State Park, Switchgrass Trail
• Country Stampede Music Festival?– Tuttle Creek State Park

 For more information on upcoming summer events, visit ksoutdoors.com and click “State Parks / Event Calendar.”

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