3+ week, 6+ day ago   (1161+ words) IOLA — The typical Kansas landscape doesn't include clear waters, sheer limestone cliffs and rock islands, but the state's newest state park is anything but typical. Lehigh Portland State Park officially cut the ribbon at the new visitors center Aug. 12 after…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (95+ words) Lehigh Portland State Park, Kansas' newest state park opened in Iola with limestone cliffs and clear lake. Camping reservations for 27 sites opened the next day Kansas’ 29th state park officially opened to the public this week, and now campers can start…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (474+ words) Kansas’ newest state park opens this week, offering views quite unlike the rest of the Sunflower State. That’s in part thanks to Lehigh Portland State Park’s past as an active limestone quarry. The quarry provided stone for Lehigh Portland Cement…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (550+ words) When summer arrives in Kansas, Cheney State Park becomes one of the state’s most popular places to cool off. Located just west of Wichita, it offers a large reservoir, swimming beaches, and boating opportunities, making it a favorite for families…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (242+ words) Tuttle Creek Lake lies just five miles north of Manhattan in the rolling Flint Hills of northeast Kansas. Even though it’s one of the best lakes in Kansas, many travelers head straight for larger vacation destinations or never venture beyond…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (636+ words) We all need some time away every once in a while: life can get so draining and stressful! Luckily, there’s no shortage of escapes in the Sunflower State, especially if you love camping in Kansas. There’s no better way to…...