Location: Tuttle Creek State Park Office
Type: Hunter Ed Course
Dates: 09/21/21 - 09/28/21
Other Information:
Pre-registration required at Tuttle Creek State Park Office, 8 AM to 4PM. Class is limited to 40 students. Students will be issued class syllabus, class locations, manual, home work assignments at Registration. Class is free. Class is held in Manhattan metro area.
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Office Closed
Dates: 09/27/21 - 09/30/21
This is an All Day Event
Other Information:
The Park remains open for day use. Daily Vehicle and single night camping permits can be obtained at the self-pay stations. Please check kiosk for pricing.
Most license and permits can be purchased online at www.ksoutdoors.com or www.kshuntfishcamp.com or other vendor outlets across the state.
Please call 620-672-5911 if you need further assistance.
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Practice and Work Days Wild Horse
Dates: 09/28/21 - 09/29/21
Time: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Other Information:
Location Wild Horse Equestrian Area. Wild Horse Trails
Perry Lecompton High School athletes and sponsors
Location: PERRY STATE PARK
Type: Cross Country Meet
Date: Thursday, September 30, 2021
Contact: Perry Lecompton USD 343 high School
Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Other Information:
Location is at the Wild Horse Equestrian Area. This event will not be near the camping area.
Sponsored by Perry Lecompton High School
Location: Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
Type: Off Trail Hike
Date: Friday, October 01, 2021
Contact: Sara Kay Carrell
Phone No: 620-872-2061 sarakay.carrell@ks.gov
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Other Information:
Space is limited on tours. Spaces must be reserved. I try for the tours to not be too much larger than 15-ish 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 at least a 2 hour timeframe to allow for time to hike back to the parking lot!.
Please remember that an annual vehicle pass or a daily vehicle pass are necessary to enter the park. There is a SELF PAY station available at LJBSP. Cash or check only. If you do not have an annual pass, the daily vehicle fee is $5.00 per vehicle.
Come to Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park and enjoy an off trail guided hike lead by a park naturalist! Be prepared for rough hiking, uneven terrain, and scrambling thru grass and brush. Wear boots, bring water, a snack and a hiking stick! Please do not underestimate the terrain. If it is 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! If its winter, be prepared for the cold! The North wind rips right thru the rock formations as there is nothing to block the north winds!
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, 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. Wear boots, bring sunscreen, water, a snack and a hiking stick!
Meeting location for the hike will be at The Ramada Overlook! Don't worry, it's easy to locate, as the parking lot area is not very big!
**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: Milford State Park South Boat Ramp
Type: Fishing tournament
Date: Saturday, October 02, 2021
Time: 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Wilson State Park Switchgrass Trail
Type: Race-runners
Dates: 10/02/21 - 10/03/21
Contact: Jordon Ward Or Chase Hammond
Phone No: 785-226-4467
Time: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: El Dorado State Park
Type: OK Kids Day
Date: Saturday, October 02, 2021
Contact: Jill Johnson
Phone No: 316-321-7180
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Other Information:
Come enjoy outdoor kid friendly games, wildlife programs, archery, trap and black powder shoots, prizes and free lunch.
Event is located at the El Dorado Shooting Range.
Location: Glen Elder State Park
Type: Indian Festival
Date: Saturday, October 02, 2021
Contact: Sharon Sahlfeld
Phone No: 785-738-8035
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Other Information:
Offering Native American dance, music, artwork, food and educational interaction with the crowd.
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Office Clpsed
Date: Monday, October 04, 2021
This is an All Day Event
Other Information:
The Park remains open for day use. Daily Vehicle and single night camping permits can be obtained at the self-pay stations. Please check kiosk for pricing.
Most license and permits can be purchased online at www.ksoutdoors.com or www.kshuntfishcamp.com or other vendor outlets across the state.
Please call 620-672-5911 if you need further assistance
Location: Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
Type: Off Trail Hike
Date: Monday, October 04, 2021
Contact: Sara Kay Carrell sarakay.carrell@ks.gov
Phone No: 620-872-2061
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Other Information:
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!.
Please call the office or email to sign up for a tour time. Emails can be sent to sarakay.carrell@ks.gov. Tours will be limited to the first 15 people to sign up. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8am to 4pm. Messages are not checked over the weekends! During the tour we ask that you be respectful of distancing yourself from others during the hike.
*Please Note* My days off are Wednesday and Thursdays, so you will not receive a same day confirmation of available space. Email confirmations will not be returned until after 2pm on Fridays!
Please remember that an annual vehicle pass or a daily vehicle pass are necessary to enter the park. There is a SELF PAY station available at LJBSP. Cash or check only. No change is available. If you do not have an annual pass, the daily vehicle fee is $5.00 per vehicle.
Come to Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park and enjoy an off trail guided hike lead by a park naturalist! Be prepared for rough hiking, uneven terrain, and scrambling thru grass and brush. Wear boots or 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!
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.
Meeting location for the hike will be at The Ramada Overlook! Don't worry, it's easy to locate, as the parking lot area is not very big!
**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: Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
Type: Off Trail Hike
Date: Friday, October 08, 2021
Contact: Sara Kay Carrell sarakay.carrell@ks.gov
Phone No: 620-872-2061
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Other Information:
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!.
*Please Note* My days off are Wednesday and Thursdays, so you will not receive a same day confirmation of available space on either of those days. Email confirmations will not be returned until after 2pm on Fridays!
Come to Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park and enjoy an off trail guided hike lead by a park ranger! Be prepared for rough hiking, uneven terrain, and scrambling thru grass and brush. Wear boots or 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!
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
Location: El Dorado State Park
Type: Mud Run
Date: Saturday, October 09, 2021
Contact: Jill Johnson
Phone No: 316-321-7180
Time: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Other Information:
Mud Run event will be located at area 8 in Bluestem Point
Location: Meade State Park
Type: campsite decoration, trick-or-treat, costumes, trunk-or-treat
Date: Saturday, October 09, 2021
Contact: Meade State Park
Phone No: (620) 873-2572
Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Other Information:
Check out our facebook page www.facebook.com/MeadeStatePark for more information on this event.
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Tournament
Date: Sunday, October 10, 2021
Contact: eastksbassmasters@gmail.com
Time: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Other Information:
Original Date Sunday May 16 2021-postponed to Oct 10 2021
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.
NOTICE: All tournaments will be done in accordance with the State of Kansas Covid 19 and the KDWPT-COVID 19 fishing Tournament’s guidelines.
Wear a mask, be aware of touched surfaces and social distance.
Location: Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
Type: Off Trail Hike
Date: Monday, October 11, 2021
Contact: Sara Kay Carrell sarakay.carrell@ks.gov
Phone No: 620-872-2061
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Other Information:
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!.
Bring binoculars! They are fun to use to spot birds, bird nests, observe lizards, etc!!!
Come to Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park and enjoy an off trail guided hike lead by a park ranger! Be prepared for rough hiking, uneven terrain, and scrambling thru grass and brush. Wear boots or 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!
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.
Meeting location for the hike will be at The Ramada Overlook! Don't worry, it's easy to locate, as the parking lot area is not very big!
**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: Perry State Park
Type: Office Closed
Dates: 10/15/21 - 10/20/21
This is an All Day Event
Other Information:
The Park remains open for day use. Daily Vehicle and single night camping permits can be obtained at the self-pay stations. Please check kiosk for pricing.
Most license and permits can be purchased online at www.ksoutdoors.com or www.kshuntfishcamp.com or other vendor outlets across the state.
Please call 620-672-5911 if you need further assistance
Location: Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
Type: Off Trail Hike
Date: Friday, October 15, 2021
Contact: Sara Kay Carrell sarakay.carrell@ks.gov
Phone No: 620-872-2061
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Other Information:
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!.
*Please Note* My days off are Wednesday and Thursdays, so you will not receive a same day confirmation of available space on either of those days. Email confirmations will not be returned until after 2pm on Fridays!
Come to Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park and enjoy an off trail guided hike lead by a park ranger! Be prepared for rough hiking, uneven terrain, and scrambling thru grass and brush. Wear boots or 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!
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
Location: Wilson State Park Hell Creek Boat Ramp
Type: Fishing Tournament
Dates: 10/16/21 - 10/17/21
Contact: J J Branson
Phone No: 619-420-8815
Time: 5:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Tuttle Creek State Park Office
Type: Hunter Ed Course
Dates: 10/19/21 - 10/26/21
Other Information:
Pre-registration required at Tuttle Creek State Park Office, 8 AM to 4PM. Class is limited to 45 students. Students will be issued class syllabus, class locations, manual, home work assignments at Registration. Class is free. Class is held in Manhattan metro area.
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Trial Ride
Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021
Contact: Amy Schmidtlein
Phone No: 785-640-1600
Time: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Other Information:
Location Wild Horse Equestrian Shelter and Trials
Chili & Pie Supper and 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
Location: El Dorado State Park
Type: 6th Annual Halloween Family Fun Night
Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021
Contact: Jill Johnson
Phone No: 316-321-7180
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Office Closed Veterans Day
Date: Thursday, November 11, 2021
This is an All Day Event
Other Information:
The Park remains open for day use. Daily Vehicle and single night camping permits can be obtained at the self-pay stations. Please check kiosk for pricing.
Most license and permits can be purchased online at www.ksoutdoors.com or www.kshuntfishcamp.com or other vendor outlets across the state.
Please call 620-672-5911 if you need further assistance.
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Office Closed
Dates: 11/17/21 - 11/20/21
This is an All Day Event
Other Information:
The Park remains open for day use. Daily Vehicle and single night camping permits can be obtained at the self-pay stations. Please check kiosk for pricing.
Most license and permits can be purchased online at www.ksoutdoors.com or www.kshuntfishcamp.com or other vendor outlets across the state.
Please call 620-672-5911 if you need further assistance
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Office Closed for Holiday
Dates: 11/24/21 - 11/30/21
This is an All Day Event
Other Information:
Happy Holidays
The Park remains open for day use. Daily Vehicle and single night camping permits can be obtained at the self-pay stations. Please check kiosk for pricing.
Most license and permits can be purchased online at www.ksoutdoors.com or www.kshuntfishcamp.com or other vendor outlets across the state.
Please call 620-672-5911 if you need further assistance.
Location: Cedar Bluff State Park
Type: Camping
Date: Friday, November 26, 2021
Contact: Amber McLaughlin
Phone No: 785-726-3212
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Other Information:
Skip the lines at the stores and come to Cedar Bluff State Park! Listen to the sound of a cracking campfire over the sound of loud crowds. Details will be updated as the event is planned
Location: El Dorado State Park
Type: Black Friday
Date: Friday, November 26, 2021
Contact: Jill Johnson
Phone No: 316-321-7180
Time: 8:00 am
Other Information:
Free Entrance into the Park-No park passes required on 11/26/21
Location: Perry State Park
Type: Office Closed
Dates: 12/22/21 - 01/05/22
This is an All Day Event
Other Information:
Happy Holidays
The Park remains open for day use. Daily Vehicle and single night camping permits can be obtained at the self-pay stations. Please check kiosk for pricing.
Most license and permits can be purchased online at www.ksoutdoors.com or www.kshuntfishcamp.com or other vendor outlets across the state.
Please call 620-672-5911 if you need further assistance.
