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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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GEOGRAPHY

Little River Name

Little River was named for the Little Arkansas River.

📍 Little River, Rice County

GEOGRAPHY

Living Waters Monument

The hilltop marker is visible almost as soon as you enter the…

📍 Ashland, Clark County

KANSAS HISTORIC BYWAY

Logan County Western Vistas Historic Byway

This 100-mile drive from Lake Scott on U.S. 83 to Oakley and…

📍 Logan County

SANTA FE TRAIL

Lost Springs History

At a roadside pullover an illustrated sign notes the location of Lost…

📍 Lost Springs, Marion County

LOW WATER BRIDGE

Low-Water Bridge Scenic Back Road

If the roads are dry and you're up for adventure, try this…

📍 Towanda, Butler County

HIGHWAY HISTORY

Made Straight

On the north side of 296 an aged rectangular limestone wall is…

📍 Silverdale, Cowley County

GEOGRAPHY

Madison Water Tower

Who says Kansas is flat? From Lincoln, drive south on 3rd up…

📍 Madison, Greenwood County

PARK

Main Street Nature Trail

A beautifully landscaped area greets you at the Main Street Nature Trail,…

📍 WaKeeney, Trego County

WILDLIFE REFUGE

Marais Des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge

Calling all bird watchers! This 15,000-acre wetlands wildlife habitat is dedicated to…

📍 Trading Post, Linn County

PARK

Marion Central Park

The centerpiece of this charming and historic park is the 1884 fountain…

📍 Marion, Marion County

8 WONDERS OF KANSAS GEOGRAPHY

Maxwell Wildlife Refuge

Maxwell Wildlife Refuge is a beautiful mixed-grass prairie home to herds of…

📍 Canton, McPherson County

PARK

McReynolds Park & Saline River Dam

Donated to the county in 2021, volunteers have been working to improve…

📍 Lincoln, Lincoln County

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