Location: Tuttle Creek State Park

Type: First Day Hike - Community Event

Date: Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Contact: Tuttle Creek State Park

Phone No: 785-539-7941

Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Other Information:

Trail: Western Heritage Trail

Meeting Location: Tuttle Creek State Park Office

Details: Birdwatching hike, bring binoculars,bird ID booklet, spotting scopes, water, hiking shoes, warm clothing

Restrictions: Pets allowed on leash

Cancellation Information: Contact Park office or Park's Facebook account

Contact: Tuttle Creek State Park office 785-539-7941 or Email Tuttle Creek State Park

Meet at park office.  Park permit required.

Location: Hillsdale State Park

Type: First Day Hike

Date: Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Contact: Park Office

Phone No: 913-594-3600

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Other Information:

First Day Hike 2025

Location: Cedar Bluff State Park

Type: Hike

Date: Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Contact: Cedar Bluff Office

Phone No: 785-726-3212

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other Information:

 Start 2025 with a First Day Hike & Costume Contest at Cedar Bluff State Park! Join us on January 1, 2025 from 10 AM to 2 PM at Cedar Bluff State Park to welcome the new year with a hike and a festive costume contest! Dress in your most creative outdoor costume for a chance to win fun prizes as we enjoy the beauty of the trails together.  

Event Details:
 Location: Cedar Bluff State Park
 Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
 Costume Contest: All ages welcome—prizes awarded for best costumes! Brought to you by Arthur's Pizza and Mexican Food in Ellis.

Let’s make the first day of 2025 memorable. Bring your costume, hiking shoes, and spirit for adventure! All skill levels are welcome. Tag a friend who loves hiking and costumes! #FirstDayHike2025 #CedarBluffHike #CostumeHike #NewYearAdventure #MyKsStatePark 

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: HIKE

Date: Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Contact: PERRY STATE PARK OFFICE

Phone No: 785-246-3449

Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Other Information:

STARTS AT 2:00PM - please arrive early

Meeting Location: Rocky Top Day Use Area - Wild Horse Equestrian Area

Trails: Rocky Top Trail

Details: Trail is moderate in difficulty, 3 miles in length. Hikers may see white tail deer, gray squirrels, fox squirrels and birds.  The hike should take about an hour to complete.  Participants are encouraged to download the what3words app so that they can share their location during an emergency or if they need assistance.  Dress appropriately with good shoes for the conditions.  Dogs are welcome but must be on a 10' leash or less.

Cancellation Information: Check the Park Facebook Page Perry State Park

Contact: Perry State Park Office 785-246-3449

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: OFFICE CLOSED

Date: Wednesday, January 01, 2025

This is an All Day Event

Other Information:

Office closed - Holdiay

Vehicle permits are required.

The Park remains open for day use and Camping. Daily Vehicle and camping permits can be obtained at the self-pay stations. Please check kiosk for pricing.

Camping starting Nov 1 2024 - March 31 2025 will be first come first serve- no advance reservation

Note Perry State Park is participating in the FIRST DAY HIKE-

• Meeting Location: Rocky Top Day Use Area - Wild Horse Equestrian Area
• Time: 2:00 pm
• Trails: Rocky Top Trail
• Details: Trail is moderate in difficulty, 3 miles in length. Hikers may see white tail deer, gray squirrels, fox squirrels and birds.  The hike should take about an hour to complete.  Participants are encouraged to download the what3words app so that they can share their location during an emergency or if they need assistance.
• Cancellation Information: Check the Park Facebook Page Perry State Park

Location: Sand Hills State Park

Type: First Day Hike

Date: Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Phone No: 316-542-3664

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other Information:

First Day Hike! Join us on January 1, 2025 for our annual first day hike! Hike will start at the park office at 10am, First Day Hike shirts are limited and first come first serve! We hope to see you all there!

Location: Prairie Spirit Trail

Type: Walk/Run

Date: Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Contact: Paula Decker

Phone No: 785 448 2627

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Other Information:

Enjoy The beautiful Prairie Spirit trail on the first day of 2025-Colony Trailhead. 1 to 3 miles easy hike. 

Location: Flint Hills Trail -Council Grove Trailhead(Walnut and Donnon St )

Type: Walk/Run

Date: Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Contact: KDWP

Phone No: 785 448 2627

Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Other Information:

Enjoy The beautiful Flint Hills trail on the first day of 2024. 2 miles easy hike. For more information check the Kanza Rail Trails Conservancy

Location: Webster State Park Coyote Trail

Type: Hike

Date: Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Contact: Alexa Rogers

Phone No: 785-425-6775

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Other Information:

1st Day Hike

All Ages welcomed
Dogs allowed on Leash.

Limited T-shirts on first come first serve basis.

Bring an item for the Stockton Food Pantry

Free Vehicle Permit Day.

Hot Chocolate provided by Reds Dirtwork.

Location: Wilson State Park Cedar Trail in Otoe Area

Type: First Day Hike

Date: Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Contact: Park Office

Phone No: 785-658-2465

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Other Information:

Meet at the parking lot by the old swim beach in the Otoe area. Vehicle permits are required. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.

Location: Wilson State Park

Type: Office Closure

Dates: 12/23/24 - 01/01/25

Contact: Park Office

Phone No: 785-658-2465

This is an All Day Event

Other Information:

The Park office will be closed 12/23/24-1/1/25.

Location: Webster State Park

Type: Office Closure

Dates: 12/24/24 - 01/02/25

Time: 12:00 pm - 8:00 am

Other Information:

The Park Office will be Closed for the Holidays.  License may be purchased online at www.ksoutdoors.com or through the Go Outdoors Kansas App.  Reservations may be made at www.reserveamerica.com or at www.campitks.com or through the campitks app.

Location: Ottawa State Fishing Lake

Type: Hunter Ed Internet assisted field day and testing session

Date: Friday, January 03, 2025

Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online at www.safehunters.com

Location: Shawnee Civic Center

Type: Hunter Ed Internet assisted field day and testing session

Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025

Contact: Shawnee Civic Center

Phone No: 913-631-5200

Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Perry State Park

Type: office closed

Date: Monday, January 20, 2025

This is an All Day Event

Other Information:

Office will be closed all Day due to Holiday

Vehicle permits are required.

The Park remains open for day use and Camping. Daily Vehicle and camping permits can be obtained at the self-pay stations. Please check kiosk for pricing.

The water is off to many facilities. 

Most hunting/fishing licenses and permits can be purchased at KDWP Home / KDWP - KDWP (ksoutdoors.com) or Toll-Free Telephone: 1-833-587-2164, hours are 6am - 9pm.

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: WINTER CAMPING

Dates: 01/23/25 - 01/28/25

This is an All Day Event

Other Information:

Boy Scouts of America KLONDIKE DEBRY- contact Jayhawk Area Council jayhawk@scouting.org

using areas:

• Turkey Run
• Mulberry Grove
• Pelican Point
• Hobie Cove
• Catfish Alley
• Cougar Pass
• Cottonwood Bridge
• Lake View

NOTICE JANUARY 24 2025 - JANUARY 26 2025 PERRY STATE PARK will be the site of Boy Scouts of America Klondike Derby - this special event will involve most all of the State Park Campground most camping areas will be in use by this organization.- the Horse Campground will be open for horse campers, Eagle Landing will be open with electric only, for any primitive camping with tents we will have Shelter 1-7.  There are no reservations for sites from Nov 1 2024 to March 31 2025.

Location: Bass Pro Shops

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 01/16/25 - 01/28/25

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com

The link sometimes does not work so please type the address into your browser.

Location: Perry State Park

Type: office closed

Dates: 01/27/25 - 01/31/25

This is an All Day Event

Other Information:

Office will be closed Monday Jan 27th and will reopen Friday Jan 31 2025 

Vehicle permits are required.

The Park remains open for day use and Camping. Daily Vehicle and camping permits can be obtained at the self-pay stations. Please check kiosk for pricing.

The water is off to many facilities. 

Most hunting/fishing licenses and permits can be purchased at KDWP Home / KDWP - KDWP (ksoutdoors.com) or Toll-Free Telephone: 1-833-587-2164, hours are 6am - 9pm.

Please call 620-672-5911 if you need further assistance.

Location: Bass Pro Shops

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 02/06/25 - 02/08/25

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com

The link sometimes does not work so please type the address into your browser.

Location: Flint Hills Trail - Osawatomie Mile 0

Type: 1/2 Marathon

Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025

Contact: Brad Ziegler

Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Other Information:

Enter a half marathon on the beautiful Flint Hills Trail State Park, starting from Mile 0 in Osawatomie, KS.

https://www.kcrunningcompany.com/johnbrownhalfmarathon

Location: Bass Pro Shops

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 03/06/25 - 03/05/25

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com

The link sometimes does not work so please type the address into your browser.

Location: Great Plains Nature Center

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 03/28/25 - 03/29/25

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com

The link sometimes does not work so please type the address into your browser.

Location: Bass Pro Shops

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 04/03/25 - 04/05/25

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Other Information:

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com

The link sometimes does not work so please type the address into your browser.

Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp

Type: Fishing Tournament

Dates: 04/12/25 - 04/13/25

Contact: Charles Sheid

Phone No: 402-705-2987

Time: 5:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp

Type: Fishing Tournament

Dates: 05/03/25 - 05/04/25

Contact: Curtis Wachs

Phone No: 785-259-8326

Time: 5:00 am - 3:00 pm

Other Information:

Start at safe light.

Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp

Type: Fishing Tournament

Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025

Contact: Curtis Wachs

Phone No: 785-259-8326

Time: 5:00 am - 3:00 pm

Other Information:

Start at safe light

Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp

Type: Fishing Tournament

Dates: 05/17/25 - 05/18/25

Contact: Chris Unruh

Phone No: 620-272-7389

Time: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Cedar Bluff State Park

Type: Dance

Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025

Contact: Cedar Bluff Office

Phone No: 785-726-3212

Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Other Information:

Get ready to kick off summer in style! Join us at Cedar Bluff State Park on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 7 PM to 11 PM for a Memorial Day Weekend celebration you won’t want to miss!  Enjoy live DJ music , outdoor games , and all-around good vibes under the stars . Dance the night away, challenge friends to classic lawn games, and take in the beautiful lakeside views  as we honor the holiday weekend together. Bring friends, family, blankets, and camping chairs  for an epic evening of fun and relaxation!  

Event Details:
 Saturday, May 24, 2025
 7 PM - 11 PM
 Cedar Bluff State Park

Let’s make it a night to remember! See you there!  #MemorialDayWeekend #ParkParty #CedarBluff #MyKsStatePark

Location: Prairie Spirit Trail

Type: Nature Ride

Date: Wednesday, June 04, 2025

Contact: Ruth Theis

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.

Location: Cedar Bluff State Park

Type: Youth Event

Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025

Contact: Cedar Bluff Office

Phone No: 785-726-3212

Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other Information:

 OK Kids Day at Cedar Bluff State Park! 

Calling all kids! Join us on June 14th from 9 AM to 2 PM for OK Kids Day, packed with fun, adventure, and prizes! Start the day with a Fishing Tournament —reel in the big one for a chance to win awesome prizes . Afterward, enjoy a FREE lunch , then get ready to try out archery , axe throwing , emergency vehicle displays , and so much more!

Bring your friends, family, and fishing poles, and get ready for an action-packed day at the park! 

Event Details:
 9 AM - 2 PM
 Cedar Bluff State Park

We can’t wait to see you there! #OKKidsDay #CedarBluff #OutdoorAdventure #MyKsStatePark

Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp

Type: Fishing Tournament

Dates: 06/28/25 - 06/29/25

Contact: Shandi Webster

Phone No: 620-899-0222

Time: 5:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Cedar Bluff State Park

Type: Outdoor Festival

Date: Saturday, July 05, 2025

Contact: Cedar Bluff Office

Phone No: 785-726-3212

Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Other Information:

Join us on Saturday, July 5th for a patriotic and pet-friendly celebration at Cedar Bluff State Park!

Show your American pride with our Campsite Decorating Contest—deck out your campsite with red, white, and blue for a chance to win prizes . Plus, don’t miss the beautiful Flag Display honoring our veterans and their dedication. Bring your furry friends , family, and camping spirit to this special event. More details to follow, so stay tuned! 

Event Details:
 Cedar Bluff State Park
 Saturday, July 5

Celebrate our heroes and enjoy a day of community and fun! #PetsAndVets #CedarBluff #MyKsStatePark #CelebrateAmerica

Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp

Type: Fishing Tournament

Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025

Contact: Curtis Wachs

Phone No: 785-259-8326

Time: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

Other Information:

Start at safe light

Location: Great Plains Nature Center

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 08/22/25 - 08/23/25

Time: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Other Information:

Class is scheduled for Aug 22 from 6-9PPM and Aug 23 from 9AM-4PM.

Registration and additional information is available online www.safehunters.com

The link sometimes does not work so please type the address into your browser.

Location: Cedar Bluff State Park

Type: Dance Party

Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025

Contact: Cedar Bluff Office

Phone No: 785-726-3212

Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Other Information:

 End of Summer Beach Party at Cedar Bluff State Park! 

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with a beachside bash at Cedar Bluff State Park on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 7 PM to 11 PM! Enjoy an evening of live DJ music , outdoor games , and fun in the sand under the stars . Dance along to the beats, challenge friends to games, or unwind by the water as we say goodbye to summer in style. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs , and summer spirit  for a night to remember! 

Event Details:
 Saturday, August 30, 2025
 7 PM - 11 PM
 Cedar Bluff State Park

Make the most of your Labor Day Weekend—see you at the beach!  #LaborDayBeachParty #CedarBluff #EndOfSummerBash #MyKsStatePark

Location: Wilson State Park-Launch from any public access area

Type: Fishing Tournament

Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025

Contact: Joshua Boothe

Phone No: 417-499-1043

Time: 6:30 am - 3:30 pm

Location: Flint Hills Trail

Type: Walking/Running

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025

Contact: Deb McQuay

Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am

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.