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Comfort, convenience make cabins a popular alternative for park users The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks continues to add new cabins to its state park system. The cabins feature all the comforts of home while providing immediate access to the variety of outdoor recreation available at parks and lakes across the state.
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State parks open for use but some park offices closed during holiday period PRATT -- All Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks offices will be closed Dec. 24 -25 for the Christmas holiday, as well as Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day.
While all state parks will be open for visitation and use, some state park offices will be closed Dec. 26-28 and ... Read More

State parks open for use but some park offices closed during holiday period All Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks offices will be closed Dec. 24 -25 for the Christmas holiday, as well as Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day. While all state parks will be open for visitation and use, some state park offices will also be closed Dec. 26-28 and Dec. ... Read More

PRATT – If you’re looking to gain volunteer service hours, are wanting to give back to your community, or are just needing a good excuse to spend productive time outside, consider volunteering for one of the “Keep It Clean Kansas” events. Hosted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and ... Read More

PRATT – It will be a race against time, and a friendly race against each other, as participants in the all-new “Float Your Boat” contest hit the water at Lovewell State Park Sunday, June 18 to see who has crafted the best makeshift boat. The kicker is, participants may only use cardboard and duct tape for their entries.The event will be held at ... Read More

Although last week in June finds some parks soggy, hopes rise with lower watersA variety of Independence Day events are set to launch the summer season in Kansas state parks. While some parks have experienced high water levels and some flooded or soggy campgrounds in recent weeks, most park facilities are ready for Fourth of July festivities. T ... Read More

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After Labor Day, parks offer milder weather, uncrowded parksPRATT — School will be starting soon, and although many people view this as the end of summer, Kansas state parks are still going strong. Many have events planned for one of the busiest times the year — Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-5. For outdoor enthusiasts, this is one of th ... Read More

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

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