On November 12, 1996, legislation was passed creating Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in the Flint Hills region of Kansas. A new superintendent was assigned to the site in February 1997, and planning activities for the preserve are now underway.
Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1966 as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, John Redmond Reservoir flood control project. The U.S.
Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located 39 miles south of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
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.
Cedar Bluff Dam a reservoir is a features of the Cedar Bluff Unit, PSMBP, and is located on the Smoky Hill River in west central Kansas. Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads.
Norton Dam and Keith Sebelius Reservoir are features of the PSMBP - Almena Unit. The reservoir is open 24 hour and has good access. Available species include walleye, saugeye (sauger/walleye hybrids), wipers, largemouth bass, crappie, and channel catfish.
Cheney Dam and Reservoir, features of the Wichita Project, are on the North Fork of the Ninnescah River about 6 miles north of Cheney and 24 miles west of Wichita, Kansas.
This newly developed lake is managed as a state park. It is located in the transition zone between the western prairie lands and the eastern hardwood forests, making it attractive to all types of wildlife.
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.
Located on Big Hill Creek in Labette County, this lake impounds 1, 240 acres of water. It has three public use areas totaling 367 acres. Visit the web site for more information about this and other Tulsa District lakes.
Named for the nearby town of Council Grove, where the Osage Indians signed a treaty to establish the Old Santa Fe Trail. Marker in town indicates place where the treaty was signed.
Sightseers will enjoy the Flint Hills Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy wandering old Indian grounds. Visit the web site for more information about this and other Tulsa District lakes.
A precipitous rock bluff marks the north margin of the river for several miles above the dam site. The State of Kansas uses 11, 680 acres of project lands for wildlife management and public hunting.
Kansas' only granite outcrop is located here, at the scene of a short-lived gold rush in 1887.Visit the web site for more information about this and other Tulsa District lakes.
Situated just west of Lawrence, Clinton Lake's 7 Parks, located on 15, 000 acres surrounding 7, 000 acres of surface water provide plenty of space for outdoor recreation activities.
Milford Lake provides 15, 600 surface acres of water and 163 miles of shoreline making it the largest lake in Kansas.
Located conveniently near the cities of Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City, Perry Lake boasts a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The lake is proud to host the 30-mile Perry Lake National Recreational Hiking Trail, renowned for its rugged terrain.
Pomona Lake is located near the Santa Fe Trail. This 4, 000-acre lake features scenic beauty as well as an abundance of wildlife. Pomona Lake also offers over 300 campsites, and over 20 miles of multi-use trail.