Special events, free park entrance days to be held at many parksPRATT -- Each month, Kansas state parks (SP) conduct 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 its own dates for th ... Read More

Warming water spurs fish into shallows to spawnPRATT — The Kansas crappie spawn is one of the most exciting times of the year for many Kansas outdoorsmen, but it's been a cool spring in Kansas, and nature has been slow to respond. Late April has brought warmer weather, however, and anglers are already catching crappie as they move close to sho ... Read More

CELEBRATE JULY 4 AT A KANSAS STATE PARKState parks are perfect venue for July 4 outdoor fun, but check local regulations on fireworksPRATT—Baseball; apple pie; red, white and blue; and state parks – what could be more American? The July Fourth Holiday weekend is a big one for Kansas’ 26 state parks. Kansans love summer outdoor fun, and it’s a t ... Read More

June 15, 2012
Cedar Bluff added to Advisory List, Old Herington City on Warning ListTOPEKA — Because blue-green algae populations are above minimum public safety levels, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHW) has issued a new Public Health Advisory for Cedar Bluff Reservoir and a Public Health Warning for Herington Old City Lak ... Read More

June 21, 2012
Health advisories lifted at Milford and Marion reservoirs and Winfield City LakeTOPEKA — When blue-green algae populations are above minimum public safety levels, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHW) issues public health advisories and warnings in lakes across the state. As a result of this week’s water sampling ... Read More

June 29, 2012
Health advisory lifted at Cedar Bluff reservoirTOPEKA — When blue-green algae populations are above minimum public safety levels in Kansas lakes, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) issues public health advisories and warnings. As a result of this week’s water sampling, health advisories have been lifted at Ced ... Read More

July 13, 2012Warning lifted at Old Herington City LakeTOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is continuing regular testing of recreational bodies of water for blue-green algae. When harmful algal blooms are present, KDHE, in cooperation with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) and other lake man ... Read More

May 30, 2013Visiting a local state park this summer can be fun and easy on the walletPRATT – It’s summertime and Kansas state parks are gearing up with events for everybody under the sun. From fishing tournaments to music festivals, and Kids Days galore, Kansans are sure to find something fun and exciting to do this June at a Kansas state park. ... Read More