Webster State Park Open House

Saturday, April 25, 2015 (All day) Stockton, KS

The 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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State Park Open House

Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 5:00am to 11:00pm Lawrence, KS

The 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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Spring into Riding Kickoff at Hillsdale Lake

Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 8:00am to Sunday, June 7, 2015 - 7:00pm Paola, KS

Weekend event to benefit Saddle Ridge Equestrian Campground and Trails. Free obstacle course all day Saturday for you and your equine pal. BBQ...

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Smoky Gardens Family Fun Day

Saturday, June 6, 2015 - 4:30pm to 10:30pm Goodland, KS

Enjoy 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...

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Primitive Skills Workshop I

Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 12:00pm to 8:00pm Manhattan, KS

Saturday, 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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Spirit of Kansas

Saturday, July 4, 2015 - 8:00am to 11:00pm Topeka, KS

The 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...

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RETRO WEEKEND AT POMONA STATE PARK

Saturday, August 22, 2015 - 10:00am to 10:00pm Vassar, KS

Friends 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...

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Healthy Fun at the State Parks Day

Saturday, September 26, 2015 (All day) LAWRENCE, KS

Our events...
One hour Hike starts at Noon at the Beach Parking Lot
Grand Re-Opening of our 9 hole Frisbee Disc Golf Course - Come...

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BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD FREE PARK ENTRY DAY

Saturday, September 26, 2015 (All day) Paola, KS

Please join us at Hillsdale State Park on Saturday, September 26th for a Free Park Entry Day sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield. No vehicle...

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Second Sunday Monthly Guided Hike

Sunday, December 13, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KS

Our 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...

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First Day Guided Hike

Friday, January 1, 2016 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KS

Start 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...

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Second Sunday Monthly Guided Hike

Sunday, February 14, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KS

Clinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...

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Second Sunday Monthly Guided Hike

Sunday, March 13, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KS

Clinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...

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Second Sunday Monthly Guided Hike

Sunday, April 10, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KS

Clinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...

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Cheney Lake Association O.K. Kids Day

Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 9:00am to 4:00pm Cheney State Park, KS

Take the kids and enjoy a day at Cheney State Park. The Park's fisheries biologist will present common types of fish and other wildlife...

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Camp Wood YMCA Centennial Celebration

Saturday, May 7, 2016 - 10:00am to 5:00pm Elmdale, KS

Camp 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...

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Second Sunday Monthly Guided Hike

Sunday, May 8, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KS

Clinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...

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Camp Wood YMCA Memorial Day Family Camp

Friday, May 27, 2016 - 4:00pm to Sunday, May 29, 2016 - 1:00pm Elmdale, KS

Give 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...

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Lantern Fest 2016

Saturday, June 11, 2016 (All day) , KS

EVENT DETAILS
ABOUT US:
At The Lantern Fest, thousands of revelers join together armed with lanterns for one unforgettable spectacle....

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Second Sunday Monthly Guided Hike

Sunday, June 12, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KS

Clinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...

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Governor's Campout & Great Outdoor Day

Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 10:00am to Sunday, June 19, 2016 - 10:00am , KS

Great Outdoors Day:
Celebrate Get Outdoors Month with the Kansas Dept of Wildlife, Parks, & Tourism & others for a FREE...

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FIREWORKS AT POMONA STATE PARK

Saturday, July 2, 2016 (All day) VASSAR, KS

FIREWORKS SHOW CANCELLED FOR SATURDAY, JULY 2ND.
DUE TO UPCOMING FORECAST OF HEAVY RAIN IN THE AREA.
THE SHOW WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A...

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KAW RIVER CAMP OUT

Friday, July 29, 2016 - 2:00pm to Saturday, July 30, 2016 - 12:00pm LECOMPTON, KS

Come 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...

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FREE Entry Day at Clinton State Park

Saturday, August 13, 2016 (All day) Lawrence, KS

Enjoy the State Park without purchasing a daily vehicle permit TODAY!

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Lovewell State Park Campground Christmas

Saturday, August 20, 2016 - 12:00pm to Sunday, August 21, 2016 - 11:00am WEBBER, KS

Campers decorate their campsites and camping cabins in yuletide themes. The public is encouraged to view the decorations. Entries must register at...

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OK Kids Day - Animal Program @ Clinton State Park

Saturday, September 3, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Lawrence, KS

Come 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. (...

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Coffey County O.K. Kids Day

Friday, September 9, 2016 - 7:30am to Sunday, September 11, 2016 - 10:30pm Burlington, KS

Activities include: Pancake Breakfast – Fishing Derby – Project Wild Games – Lunch – Boat Rides – Canoeing – Storytime Activities – Pellet Shoot...

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Portland Alley Pedalfest

Saturday, September 10, 2016 (All day) to Sunday, September 11, 2016 (All day) Iola, KS

The Portland Alley Pedalfest is an annual bicycling music festival that takes place in Iola, Kansas on the first weekend after Labor Day. For 2016...

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Dirty Girl Camp Weekend

Friday, September 23, 2016 - 7:30pm to Sunday, September 25, 2016 - 12:45pm Council Grove , KS

WE'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...

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Snake Scales and Turtle Tales Animal Program

Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Lawrence, KS

Come 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...

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OK Kids Day - Animal Program @ Clinton State Park

Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Lawrence, KS

Come 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. (...

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Snake Scales and Turtle Tales Animal Program

Saturday, October 1, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Lawrence, KS

Come 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...

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Snake Scales and Turtle Tales Animal Program

Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Lawrence, KS

Come 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...

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Dirty 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) , KS

It's time to HIKE!

The Perry Lake Trail is 29 miles of back country hiking including steep and rocky inclines and declines. Terrain is...

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Second Sunday Monthly Guided Hike

Sunday, February 12, 2017 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KS

Clinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...

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Kansas 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...

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Webster State Park OK KIDS Day

Saturday, May 6, 2017 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Stockton, KS

Youth Ages 4-12 are invited to attend the activities located throughout the park. They will be a fishing clinic, a skins and skulls presentation...

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Let's Camp America- Cedar Bluff

Saturday, May 6, 2017 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Ellis, KS

Let'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....

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Jr Campers Club

Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KS

Join us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...

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Jr Campers Club

Saturday, June 3, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KS

Join us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...

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Cedar Bluff Annual OK Kids Day

Saturday, June 10, 2017 - 9:00am to 4:00pm Ellis, KS

Join 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...

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Jr Campers Club

Saturday, June 17, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KS

Join us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...

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Jr Campers Club

Saturday, July 1, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KS

Join us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...

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Jr Campers Club

Saturday, July 15, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KS

Join us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...

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Kansas Veterans and Family Reunion

Friday, July 21, 2017 (All day) to Sunday, July 23, 2017 (All day) , KS

Kansas Veterans and Family Reunion

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Jr Campers Club

Saturday, July 29, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KS

Join us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...

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OK Kids - Fishing Derby @ Clinton State Park

Saturday, August 12, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Lawrence, KS

9:00 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...

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Jr Campers Club

Saturday, August 19, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KS

Join us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...

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3rd 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, KS

Weekend of camping and riding the unique trails at Kanopolis State Park. Campground has sites with electric/water, shower house, shelter house...

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7th Annual Trail Ride to Benefit Eisenhower State Park Equestrian Campgrounds & Trails

Friday, October 13, 2017 (All day) to Sunday, October 15, 2017 (All day) , KS

6th annual trail ride to benefit ESP equestrian campgrounds and trails. Poker Ride Friday, 4pm, for early arrivals. Potluck dinner at 7pm at West...

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First Day Hike

Monday, January 1, 2018 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Ellis, KS

Start 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...

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2018 Benefit Trail Ride for Rockhaven Park & Clinton Horse Trails

Friday, April 13, 2018 (All day) to Sunday, April 15, 2018 (All day) Lawrence, KS

Sponsored by Friends of Rockhaven Park and Back Country Horsemen of America-Kansas. $20/BCHA members; $30/non-members, includes Saturday night...

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Kansas 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...

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Spring Trail Ride to Benefit Rockin' K Campground, Kanopolis Lake

Friday, May 4, 2018 (All day) to Sunday, May 6, 2018 (All day) , KS

Spring ride to raise funds to continue to add new pens to Rockin' K Campground. Potluck meal Saturday, bring dish to share. Guided rides or...

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50th Anniversary of National Trails Day Trail Ride at Pomona Lake

Saturday, June 2, 2018 (All day) Pomona Lake, KS

Ride with Back Country Horsemen of America-Kansas, Sunflower Chapter. Be in the saddle at 9am; return to camp approx 1pm for potluck lunch and...

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Saddle Up for St. Jude Trail Ride at Hilllsdale Lake

Saturday, June 9, 2018 (All day) Hillsdale, KS

Sponsored by Garnett Saddle Club. Registration opens at 11am; be ready to ride at 1pm. Meal and live auction follow the ride with all proceeds...

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7th 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...

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4th Annual Winter Breeze Benefit Trail Ride for Rockin' K Campground

Friday, September 21, 2018 (All day) to Sunday, September 23, 2018 (All day) , KS

Raising funds to continue to add pens to Rockin' K Campground. Potluck Saturday evening with live auction and raffle. Registration of $25...

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2nd Annual Fundraiser for El Dorado State Park Boulder Bluff Equestrian Campground

Saturday, September 29, 2018 (All day) El Dorado, KS

All funds raised for repairs and improvements to Boulder Bluff Equestrian Campground. 10am, Trail Ride; BBQ Lunch; 1pm, Relay Fun.

$5...

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Eisenhower State Park Benefit Trail Ride

Friday, October 12, 2018 (All day) to Sunday, October 14, 2018 (All day) , KS

Guided rides Saturday and Sunday am. $30 Registration includes Saturday evening meal and Sunday breakfast. Kids 12 & under, Free. Auction...

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Marmaton Massacre Mountain Bike Festival

Saturday, July 13, 2019 (All day) to Sunday, July 14, 2019 (All day) , KS

6th Annual Marmaton Massacre Mountain Bike Festival and Kansas State Mountain Bike Championship at Gunn Park Trails in Ft. Scott.

A awesome...

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Perry Lake Hiking Trail - Flood Debris Cleanup

Saturday, October 19, 2019 (All day) , KS

Perry 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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Perry Lake Hiking Trail - Flood Debris Cleanup

Saturday, November 2, 2019 (All day) , KS

Perry 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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Perry Lake Hiking Trail - Flood Debris Cleanup

Saturday, November 16, 2019 (All day) , KS

Perry 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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