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Scott Lake’s Camp Lakeside set for ‘Women’s Outdoor Adventures’ June 8-10SCOTT CITY -- The best way to learn a new skill is hands-on instruction, under the guidance of an expert. That’s the premise for “Women’s Outdoor Adventures,” a weekend workshop planned at Scott State Park June 8-10.Sponsored by the Santa Fe Trail Resource Conservation &a ... Read More


Great Plains Nature Center’s ‘Walk With Wildlife’ set for June 9WICHITA -- Interested in getting an up-close, personal look at all kinds of Kansas wildlife? Want to hold a live snake? Do you want to discover the differences between hawks and owls?Anyone interested in learning more about wildlife is welcome at the 23rd Annual Walk with Wildlife ... Read More


Kansas premier outdoor magazine a treat for all outdoor people
PRATT--The September/October 2007 issue of Kansas Wildlife & Parks magazine will be in readers hands on September 1. As with all issues, this magazine has a variety of outdoor-related articles illustrated with color photography, as well as timely information on hunting, fish ... Read More


Hunters, anglers, and others enjoy convenience, reduced prices in fall and winter Many people don't think of Kansas state parks once summer is over, but many others see them as great places to visit and enjoy the outdoors without the congestion often encountered during the peak use months. During the off-season, hunters and anglers probably ... Read More


Park users can save by purchasing permits before April 1PRATT -- Visitors to Kansas state parks can save money by purchasing many permits before the prime park season begins on April 1. Permits purchased in the off-season -- Oct. 1-March 31 -- are valid for the remainder of the calendar year, and they are cheaper if purchased during this perio ... Read More


Park users can save by purchasing permits before April 1Visitors to Kansas state parks can save money by purchasing many permits before the prime park season begins on April 1. Permits purchased in the off-season -- Oct. 1-March 31 -- are valid for the remainder of the calendar year, and they are cheaper if purchased during this period.For 2009 ... Read More


93-acre future wildlife area includes Oregon/California Trail ruts, Kanza Indian ruinsTOPEKA — A unique tract of public land will provide special outdoor opportunities in Shawnee County thanks to the children of Leslie and Lydia Fitzgerald. James E. and Carolyn Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Ann Fitzgerald Petersen, and Eleanor Sue Fitzgerald Vance don ... Read More


Drive the Byway Weekend coming to the Western Vistas Historic BywaySCOTT CITY — Lake Scott State Park, one of the state’s most scenic and historic parks, is open for business. The park almost completely encompasses a national historic landmark and is situated in a stunning canyon virtually hidden from nearby US-83 highway. Lake Scott State Par ... Read More


Aug. 30, 2012
Day to feature field seminar and question and answer sessionCONCORDIA — On Sept. 6, Jamestown Wildlife Area managers will hold the traditional Jamestown Waterfowl Information night, with a twist. Instead of meeting in a classroom with presentations, pictures, graphs, and tables on current habitat conditions, interested hunters an ... Read More


May 29, 2014Participants can get up-close with more than 50 wildlife speciesPRATT – How many times have you taken a hike and not seen any wildlife? Well, if you visit Chisholm Creek Park, 6232 E. 29th Street North, Wichita, on Saturday, June 14, the Great Plains Nature Center staff will bring the animals to you!From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors c ... Read More