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End-of-summer celebrations continue Summer is fading, and kids are back in school, but state parks across the state are still planning special events, some in conjunction with Free Park Entrance Days, some to celebrate a special historical event or geological attribute of an individual park, and others just for entertainment. Each park sets ... Read More


Events planned throughout May despite continuing cool weatherPRATT -- Recent wet, cool weather in the Sunflower State hasn't stopped Kansas state parks from conducting special events as spring unfolds, however slowly. Despite the weather, May is the time when Kansans clean up their boats and camping gear and head to their favorite state parks. ... Read More


TOPEKA – Elusive Pokemon GO characters have been spotted at many Kansas state parks and nature centers, and there’s no better time to join the chase. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) welcomes Pokemon hunters stalking the virtual critters that have popped up at some of the most picturesque and educational places in Ka ... Read More


PRATT – What says “Kansas” more than good country music and the outdoors? You can enjoy both at the 2nd Annual Dam Music Fest, where camping, country music, and camaraderie come together – and it’s all happening at the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s very own El Dorado State Park.The multi-day event will kickoff Wednesday, Ju ... Read More


December 27, 2012A New Year’s Day hike is a great way to welcome 2013TOPEKA–The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has announced that five Kansas state parks will participate in the America’s State Parks “First Day Hikes” on New Year’s Day 2013. Each guided hike will offer individuals and families opportunities to begin th ... Read More


TOPEKA – Updated 9/20/2019 - The wait is finally over. The Nature Conservancy and Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks & Tourism (KDWPT) announce the much-anticipated Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park will open on Saturday, October 12. Located in southern Logan County, Little Jerusalem is easily accessed from Interstate 70 and U.S. Highwa ... Read More