8 Best Places To See Buffalo In Kansas - TravelAwaits
WEBBoard a tram and enjoy a 45-minute tour in the heart of the Smoky Hills. Watching the grasses bend and sway in the wind as insects flitter above is a magical experience. Adding the bison and the elk only intensifies the watchers’ delight.
Smoky Valley Scenic Byway (Western Kansas) - Travel Artsy
WEBJul 23, 2018 · Far from the wooded areas of eastern Kansas, the Smoky Valley Scenic Byway traverses west-central Kansas in the Smoky Hills. Here's a road trip idea on your way to Denver.
Top 10 Sights to See in the Smoky Hills - Homestead on the …
WEBApr 26, 2016 · A more detailed history of this Wonder of Kansas Geography. 3. Monument Rocks (Chalk Pyramids) Almost 30 miles from Oakley off I-70, Monument Rocks have made their way into many a book about Kansas. Together with Castle Rock, they are among the original 8 Wonders of Kansas.
Smoky Hills - Wikipedia
WEBThe Smoky Hills are an upland region of hills in the central Great Plains of North America. They are located in the Midwestern United States, encompassing north-central Kansas and a small portion of south-central Nebraska. The hills are a dissected plain covered by tallgrass and mixed-grass prairie.
Prairie Trail Scenic Byway - Kansas Byways
WEBOver the Smoky Hills of weathered bedrock, the Post Rock Scenic Byway winds through fields, pastures and prairie.
Facilities • Smoky Valley Ranch Hiking Trail
WEBAug 31, 2024 · The Nature Conservancy’s Smoky Valley Ranch is home to one of the newest hiking trails in Kansas. Maintained by the Kansas Trails Council, the hiking trail runs through the area known as Rough Pasture. It starts as a single trail, but there is an option for a 1 mile or 5 mile loop.
Oberlin to the Chalk Pyramids - Road to Nowhere - ROAD TRIP …
WEBThe prime topographical feature of the Smoky Hills is the surreal Chalk Pyramids, also known as Monument Rocks; they are referred to in the old WPA Guide to Kansas as the “Kansas Pyramids.”
Monument Rocks/Chalk Pyramids - Keystone Gallery
WEBMonument Rocks plays an important role in the history of the Smoky Hill Valley area. It has been a tourist destination for many years. Visitors from all regions view these monolithic structures, and the site is used for school group outings, star gazing, and picnics.Monument Rocks is accessible to the public and has a county road running ...
Smoky Valley Ranch - VisitOakleyKS
WEBMade up of expansive grasslands and chalk bluffs overlooking the Smoky Hill River, Smoky Valley Ranch is home to prairie-chickens, pronghorn, mule and white-tail deer, ferruginous hawks, burrowing owls, golden eagles and swift fox.
Smoky Valley Scenic Byway - Kansas Byways - travelks.com
WEBExplore the Western Great Plains of Kansas via the Smoky Hills River Valley Scenic Byway! Learn about the attractions, wildflowers and the history of the Smoky Hills.
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