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: Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park

Type: Sunset Off Trail Hike

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Contact: Sara Kay Carrell sarakay.carrell@ks.gov

Phone No: 620-872-2061

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Other Information:

**Please note that we do have chances of rain in the forecast each day this week!  IF it rains and is a significant amount of rain, this could impact the chance of having the tour!  If tours are canceled, the calendar info will be updated and emails will be sent out to those registered for the tours!**

**Restrooms are currently open. 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 Thursday/Friday this week. I only check emails at work. Please plan ahead when making your reservations to know for sure there is space available in a tour!!! Emails sent on my days off will not be replied to until Saturday Afternoon.

Space is limited on sunset photo strolls. 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! Email is the BEST way to reach Sara Kay!!!

We will meet at the Ramada Overlook 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. 

Sunset is at 7:39pm for Saturday September 28th!  It will be complete dark by 8:30pm.

We will depart the Ramada Overlook at 6:30pm. We will stroll for a bit around the formations. As we meander thru the formations, we stop to admire and photograph the landscape at various locations. Please remember this is a leisure stroll. This is NOT the full tour of the Badlands.

We will enjoy the sunset in the formations and plan to start hiking out before it gets too dark. Darkness will begin to set upon us at 8:05pm.  When walking back, it will likely be dark as we walk back on the trail. 

Any camera type you have is fine!  DSLR and phone cameras welcome!  Even if you are not a photographer, you are welcome to come along and enjoy the relaxing meander!!

Things to Know:

*There is no fee for the tour. You DO need a daily vehicle pass ($5 exact cash or check) OR a KS State Park Annual Pass.  Self pay kiosk is at the park entrance. Exact change or check only!

*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! 

*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.

**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: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: Private Event Camping

Dates: 10/04/24 - 10/07/24

This is an All Day Event

Other Information:

This is a private family/school event.

Camping in Hideaway Primitive Campground

Vehicle Permits Required for all vehicles no matter length of stay.

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 - 10/07/24

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: Tournament

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Contact: Dustin Johnson

Phone No: 620-430-5451

Time: 5:00 am - 5:00 pm

Other Information:

FISHING TOURNAMENT- Catfish

Location: Lake View 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: 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: Conservation Clean UP

Date: Friday, October 25, 2024

This is an All Day Event

Other Information:

Perry Lecompton Middle School will be picking up trash throughout the Park. 

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