During the Cretaceous Period, the entire American midwest was a tropical inland seaway dividing North America into Appalachia and the west coast (then called Laramidia). The abundance of layered sedimentary …
Castle Rock has been dubbed one of the "Eight Wonders of Kansas". Its magnificent chalk pillars were sculpted by erosion, as with the rest of the Castle Rock Badlands, though …
The Overlook Trail takes you along a flat path up on a ridge above the badlands, sporting spectacular views down into the park. The trail ends in an overlook with …
Explore Corporate Woods Park, a 200-acre urban oasis. This park offers a mix of natural beauty with diverse wildlife, hiking and biking trails, and family-friendly amenities. Don't miss the outdoor …
The Life on the Rocks Trail takes you deeper into the badlands to a number of scenic overlooks. The exposed Niobrara Chalk forms hundred foot cliffs and spires that make for a unique hiking experience.
Elk City Lake, or Elk City Reservoir, is dammed at its northern end where the Elk River Trail reaches its eastern terminus. The lake features six trails, two of which …
From Point of Rocks you look out upon the shallow river valley of the Cimarron National Grassland. Panoramic views of forests, grasslands, and stout red cliff formations await you from …
The Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is a 300 acre park with miles of trails, lovely gardens and a sculpture park. You will also find ponds, an open prairie and a playground.
At the southern end of the segment there is an informational board and a lookout over the tallgrass prairie. Along the ridge hikers can see across the Kaw River Valley and Flint Hills.