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July 4, 2013Many Kansas state parks will be hosting family-friendly events throughout the holiday weekend PRATT– If you’re looking for a fun and safe way to celebrate the 4th of July, look no farther than your local Kansas state park. Many Kansas state parks will be hosting family-friendly events throughout the holiday weekend, some starting as ... Read More


PRATT – Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism biologists have been busy investigating a flurry of mountain lion reports lately. Three more mountain lion reports were confirmed in Kansas recently, bringing the total number of confirmed sightings for the year to four.A hunter recently checked his trail camera on Fort Riley to find a ph ... Read More


TOPEKA – Ron Klataske, Executive Director of Audubon of Kansas, was recently honored with the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ (WAFWA) President’s Award in recognition of his long-time commitment to conservation efforts in Kansas, Nebraska and the central Great Plains. Brad Loveless, Secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildl ... Read More


Park users can save by purchasing permits early Kansas state park patrons can save money by purchasing many permits before April 1. Many camping and vehicle permits fees are cheaper if purchased during the off-season -- Oct. 1-March 31. Park permits can be purchased at most offices of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks or online . S ... Read More


Park users can avoid lines, waiting, by purchasing permits before going to the park PRATT -- Kansas state park patrons are encouraged to save themselves time waiting in long lines this summer by purchasing permits before going to their favorite park. Although vehicle, camping, and other permits are available at offices of the Kansas Depart ... Read More


March 22, 2012
Park users and hunters 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 pur ... Read More


April 5, 2012
April marks beginning of park seasonPRATT — Great outdoor adventures are waiting at Kansas state parks. The early warm-up this spring has whetted the appetites of campers, boaters, and anglers, and your state parks are ready. In addition to camping, boating, fishing, hiking, and biking, a variety of special events are planned thr ... Read More