Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1954 for the conservation, maintenance, and management of wildlife resources, particularly migratory birds.
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1955 to provide wintering habitat and a migration stop for migratory birds moving up and down the Central Flyway. In 1999, Quivira NWR reached its present size of 22, 135 acres.
The nearby Fort Harker Museum at Kanopolis and the Rogers Art Gallery and Museum at Ellsworth portray the settlement of the American West. Kanopolis is also the home of Kansas' first State park.
Located on the east edge of the Flinthills Region, Melvern Lake features gently rolling prairie, a 21 mile equestrian trail and 5 nature trails. Living History programs showcase the summer interpretive program.
Fort Riley, Kansas State University, and the Prairie Parkway are among the nearby attractions.