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Webster State Park Open House
Saturday, April 25, 2015 (All day) Stockton, KSThe Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism announced that all state parks will hold an Open House on Saturday April 25th, 2015. There...
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Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 5:00am to 11:00pm Lawrence, KSThe Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism announced that all state parks will hold an Open House on Saturday April 25th, 2015. There...
MoreSpring into Riding Kickoff at Hillsdale Lake
Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 8:00am to Sunday, June 7, 2015 - 7:00pm Paola, KSWeekend event to benefit Saddle Ridge Equestrian Campground and Trails. Free obstacle course all day Saturday for you and your equine pal. BBQ...
MoreSmoky Gardens Family Fun Day
Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 4:30pm to 10:30pm Goodland, KSEnjoy a beautiful oasis on the North Fork of the Smoky Hill River. Camp under the stars, picnic under shelters and play on the playground. Walk...
MorePrimitive Skills Workshop I
Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 12:00pm to 8:00pm Manhattan, KSSaturday, June 20, 12-8 p.m.
Ages 16 and up. Youth ages 12-15 may be accompanied by an adult. Limited to 12 participants per session.
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Saturday, July 4, 2015 - 8:00am to 11:00pm Topeka, KSThe Spirit of Kansas Festival is an old-fashioned 4th of July celebration held at Lake Shawnee beginning at 8am with arts and craft vendors, car...
MoreRETRO WEEKEND AT POMONA STATE PARK
Saturday, August 22, 2015 - 10:00am to 10:00pm Vassar, KSFriends of Pomona State Park will be hosting their 2nd Annual Retro Weekend at Pomona State Park on Saturday, August 22, 2015. The event will be...
MoreHealthy Fun at the State Parks Day
Saturday, September 26, 2015 (All day) LAWRENCE, KSOur events...
One hour Hike starts at Noon at the Beach Parking Lot
Grand Re-Opening of our 9 hole Frisbee Disc Golf Course - Come...
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD FREE PARK ENTRY DAY
Saturday, September 26, 2015 (All day) Paola, KSPlease join us at Hillsdale State Park on Saturday, September 26th for a Free Park Entry Day sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield. No vehicle...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, December 13, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next guided hike will take place on December 13th. Meet at the Park Office at 1 p.m. We’ll take a 2 hour hike. This month we’ll be heading...
MoreFirst Day Guided Hike
Friday, January 1, 2016 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSStart the year off right, with US on the trails. We will start out in our Picnic Area on our hike. Hopefully we’ll have a chance to see the...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, February 14, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, March 13, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, April 10, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreCheney Lake Association O.K. Kids Day
Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 9:00am to 4:00pm Cheney State Park, KSTake the kids and enjoy a day at Cheney State Park. The Park's fisheries biologist will present common types of fish and other wildlife...
MoreCamp Wood YMCA Centennial Celebration
Saturday, May 7, 2016 - 10:00am to 5:00pm Elmdale, KSCamp Wood YMCA Centennial: Celebrating 100 Summers
Saturday, May 7th, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (lunch provided)
Join us for a free...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, May 8, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreCamp Wood YMCA Memorial Day Family Camp
Friday, May 27, 2016 - 4:00pm to Sunday, May 29, 2016 - 1:00pm Elmdale, KSGive the T.V. a break, pack up the kids, and head to Camp Wood YMCA for the family vacation of a lifetime.
For three days over Memorial and...
MoreLantern Fest 2016
Saturday, June 11, 2016 (All day) , KSEVENT DETAILS
ABOUT US:
At The Lantern Fest, thousands of revelers join together armed with lanterns for one unforgettable spectacle....
Second Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, June 12, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreGovernor's Campout & Great Outdoor Day
Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 10:00am to Sunday, June 19, 2016 - 10:00am , KSGreat Outdoors Day:
Celebrate Get Outdoors Month with the Kansas Dept of Wildlife, Parks, & Tourism & others for a FREE...
FIREWORKS AT POMONA STATE PARK
Saturday, July 2, 2016 (All day) VASSAR, KSFIREWORKS SHOW CANCELLED FOR SATURDAY, JULY 2ND.
DUE TO UPCOMING FORECAST OF HEAVY RAIN IN THE AREA.
THE SHOW WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A...
KAW RIVER CAMP OUT
Friday, July 29, 2016 - 2:00pm to Saturday, July 30, 2016 - 12:00pm LECOMPTON, KSCome with us for a Kaw River Camp Out! We will check in at Lecompton Rising Sun River Access at 2pm on Friday July 29th to load the kayaks with...
MoreFREE Entry Day at Clinton State Park
Saturday, August 13, 2016 (All day) Lawrence, KSEnjoy the State Park without purchasing a daily vehicle permit TODAY!
MoreLovewell State Park Campground Christmas
Saturday, August 20, 2016 - 12:00pm to Sunday, August 21, 2016 - 11:00am WEBBER, KSCampers decorate their campsites and camping cabins in yuletide themes. The public is encouraged to view the decorations. Entries must register at...
MoreOK Kids Day - Animal Program @ Clinton State Park
Saturday, September 3, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Lawrence, KSCome for the chance to get a close up look of our Live Animal’s on Display. Show-n-Tell @ Shelter #6 in Campground #3 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (...
MoreCoffey County O.K. Kids Day
Friday, September 9, 2016 - 7:30am to Sunday, September 11, 2016 - 10:30pm Burlington, KSActivities include: Pancake Breakfast – Fishing Derby – Project Wild Games – Lunch – Boat Rides – Canoeing – Storytime Activities – Pellet Shoot...
MorePortland Alley Pedalfest
Saturday, September 10, 2016 (All day) to Sunday, September 11, 2016 (All day) Iola, KSThe Portland Alley Pedalfest is an annual bicycling music festival that takes place in Iola, Kansas on the first weekend after Labor Day. For 2016...
MoreDirty Girl Camp Weekend
Friday, September 23, 2016 - 7:30pm to Sunday, September 25, 2016 - 12:45pm Council Grove , KSWE'RE GOING TO CAMP! Remember going to camp when you were a kid? Bunk beds, dining hall, campfires and s'mores? Yep, this retreat will...
MoreSnake Scales and Turtle Tales Animal Program
Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Lawrence, KSCome join us at Shelter #6 in Campground #3 for an up close look at our Live Snakes & Turtles on display. We'll bring their cages out...
MoreOK Kids Day - Animal Program @ Clinton State Park
Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Lawrence, KSCome for the chance to get a close up look of our Live Animal’s on Display. Show-n-Tell @ Shelter #6 in Campground #3 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (...
MoreSnake Scales and Turtle Tales Animal Program
Saturday, October 1, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Lawrence, KSCome join us at Shelter #6 in Campground #3 for an up close look at our Live Snakes & Turtles on display. We'll bring their cages out...
MoreSnake Scales and Turtle Tales Animal Program
Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Lawrence, KSCome join us at Shelter #6 in Campground #3 for an up close look at our Live Snakes & Turtles on display. We'll bring their cages out...
MoreDirty Girls Go All the Way (on the Lake Perry Trail - 29 miles) Half-way options available
Saturday, October 22, 2016 (All day) to Sunday, October 23, 2016 (All day) , KSIt's time to HIKE!
The Perry Lake Trail is 29 miles of back country hiking including steep and rocky inclines and declines. Terrain is...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, February 12, 2017 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreKansas Horse Council Spring Trail Ride at Hillsdale Lake
Friday, April 28, 2017 (All day) to Sunday, April 30, 2017 (All day) Paola, KS$30/adults; $10, kids 12 and under. Ride 10am-Noon, Saturday; return to camp for lunch. Guided ride available after lunch. Brisket/pulled pork...
MoreWebster State Park OK KIDS Day
Saturday, May 6, 2017 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Stockton, KSYouth Ages 4-12 are invited to attend the activities located throughout the park. They will be a fishing clinic, a skins and skulls presentation...
MoreLet's Camp America- Cedar Bluff
Saturday, May 6, 2017 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Ellis, KSLet's Camp America! Join the nation wide effort to get families outdoors. Pack up your tent and join us here at Cedar Bluff State Park....
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, June 3, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
MoreCedar Bluff Annual OK Kids Day
Saturday, June 10, 2017 - 9:00am to 4:00pm Ellis, KSJoin us for our annual OK Kids Day! We will start the day off with a fishing derby at Pa's Pond. Then we will have a free hot dog feed...
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, June 17, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, July 1, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, July 15, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
MoreKansas Veterans and Family Reunion
Friday, July 21, 2017 (All day) to Sunday, July 23, 2017 (All day) , KSKansas Veterans and Family Reunion
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, July 29, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
MoreOK Kids - Fishing Derby @ Clinton State Park
Saturday, August 12, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Lawrence, KS9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Lake Henry At the Fishing Derby (Located just South of the Park Office.) – Learn fish ID’s, improve your casting skills...
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, August 19, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
More3rd Annual Trail Ride to Benefit Rockin' K Campground and Trails at Kanopolis Lake
Friday, September 22, 2017 (All day) to Sunday, September 24, 2017 (All day) Marquette, KSWeekend of camping and riding the unique trails at Kanopolis State Park. Campground has sites with electric/water, shower house, shelter house...
More7th Annual Trail Ride to Benefit Eisenhower State Park Equestrian Campgrounds & Trails
Friday, October 13, 2017 (All day) to Sunday, October 15, 2017 (All day) , KS6th annual trail ride to benefit ESP equestrian campgrounds and trails. Poker Ride Friday, 4pm, for early arrivals. Potluck dinner at 7pm at West...
MoreFirst Day Hike
Monday, January 1, 2018 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Ellis, KSStart 2018 right with a guided hike! Join Park Manager Steve Seibel for hike on our Agave Ridge Trail. The guided hike will start at 9 am at the...
More2018 Benefit Trail Ride for Rockhaven Park & Clinton Horse Trails
Friday, April 13, 2018 (All day) to Sunday, April 15, 2018 (All day) Lawrence, KSSponsored by Friends of Rockhaven Park and Back Country Horsemen of America-Kansas. $20/BCHA members; $30/non-members, includes Saturday night...
MoreKansas Horse Council Spring Trail Ride on private ranch near Greensburg
Friday, April 27, 2018 (All day) to Sunday, April 29, 2018 (All day) Greensburg, KS$20/KHC members;$40/non-members includes Saturday evening meal and Sunday breakfast. Kids 12 and under, Free. Primitive camping available; water...
MoreSpring Trail Ride to Benefit Rockin' K Campground, Kanopolis Lake
Friday, May 4, 2018 (All day) to Sunday, May 6, 2018 (All day) , KSSpring ride to raise funds to continue to add new pens to Rockin' K Campground. Potluck meal Saturday, bring dish to share. Guided rides or...
More50th Anniversary of National Trails Day Trail Ride at Pomona Lake
Saturday, June 2, 2018 (All day) Pomona Lake, KSRide with Back Country Horsemen of America-Kansas, Sunflower Chapter. Be in the saddle at 9am; return to camp approx 1pm for potluck lunch and...
MoreSaddle Up for St. Jude Trail Ride at Hilllsdale Lake
Saturday, June 9, 2018 (All day) Hillsdale, KSSponsored by Garnett Saddle Club. Registration opens at 11am; be ready to ride at 1pm. Meal and live auction follow the ride with all proceeds...
More7th Annual Perry State Park Wild Horse Trails Fundraiser
Saturday, September 1, 2018 (All day) to Sunday, September 2, 2018 (All day) Perry, KS$20/rider; $10/non-riders. Registration begins at 9am. Variety of guided rides Saturday morning or ride on own. BBQ dinner at 1pm, followed by...
More4th Annual Winter Breeze Benefit Trail Ride for Rockin' K Campground
Friday, September 21, 2018 (All day) to Sunday, September 23, 2018 (All day) , KSRaising funds to continue to add pens to Rockin' K Campground. Potluck Saturday evening with live auction and raffle. Registration of $25...
More2nd Annual Fundraiser for El Dorado State Park Boulder Bluff Equestrian Campground
Saturday, September 29, 2018 (All day) El Dorado, KSAll funds raised for repairs and improvements to Boulder Bluff Equestrian Campground. 10am, Trail Ride; BBQ Lunch; 1pm, Relay Fun.
$5...
MoreEisenhower State Park Benefit Trail Ride
Friday, October 12, 2018 (All day) to Sunday, October 14, 2018 (All day) , KSGuided rides Saturday and Sunday am. $30 Registration includes Saturday evening meal and Sunday breakfast. Kids 12 & under, Free. Auction...
MoreMarmaton Massacre Mountain Bike Festival
Saturday, July 13, 2019 (All day) to Sunday, July 14, 2019 (All day) , KS6th Annual Marmaton Massacre Mountain Bike Festival and Kansas State Mountain Bike Championship at Gunn Park Trails in Ft. Scott.
A awesome...
MorePerry Lake Hiking Trail - Flood Debris Cleanup
Saturday, October 19, 2019 (All day) , KSPerry Lake reached a new record over 921' lake elevation set on May 29. Many parts of Perry Lake Hiking Trail have been underwater for...
MorePerry Lake Hiking Trail - Flood Debris Cleanup
Saturday, November 2, 2019 (All day) , KSPerry Lake reached a new record over 921' lake elevation set on May 29. Many parts of Perry Lake Hiking Trail have been underwater for...
MorePerry Lake Hiking Trail - Flood Debris Cleanup
Saturday, November 16, 2019 (All day) , KSPerry Lake reached a new record over 921' lake elevation set on May 29. Many parts of Perry Lake Hiking Trail have been underwater for...
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