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Outdoor Recreation

Feel the Rush

Find Recreation You Love

Get a rush when you take part in all the recreation we have to offer. From cycling to angling, mountain biking to disc golfing, our options are as varied as our landscape. With plenty of aquatic experiences, parks and trails, and so much more, we’re confident we’ve got what it takes to satisfy even the most seasoned outdoorsman. Whether you’re an avid athlete, nature explorer or wildlife watcher, our outdoor activities will leave you breathless.

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Facts & Rankings

32,000

Acres of Land Across 29 Kansas State Parks

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90+

Hiking Trails Across the State

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10,000+

Miles of Streams and Rivers

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

Top 3

States for Hunting Pheasant & Quail

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Get Your Heart Pounding

We know what it takes to get your blood pumping – take your pick of outdoor activities in Kansas.

From Castle Rock, one of the Eight Wonders of Kansas, to Flint Hill Nature Trail, the longest trail in Kansas and the seventh-longest trail in the country, there’s hundreds of miles of trails to explore in our state. More of a biker? Find rail trails, gravel and mountain biking and cycling events like UNBOUND Gravel accessible throughout the year — and if you’re not sure where to start, try Wilson State Park, which received rave reviews from Michael Smart of Cameron Mountain Bike Racing. Of course, you’ll find stellar horseback riding and rodeos in Kansas too, and some of the best hunting in the nation from the months of September to May. For the best places to kayak, canoe, fish and sail, aquatic adventurers can refer to a directory of water access or fishing areas across the state.