High Plains

Once the hunting grounds of nomadic Arapaho and Cheyenne Indians, the High Plains is grand in scale. This is a land of vast rolling praries, sculpted by creeks, rivers, and shimmering fields of golden grain. Here you can wander the “Kansas Pyramids” – or Monument Rocks National Landmark – a fossil hunter’s paradise, where prehistoric inland seas once covered the plains. You’ll also come across High Plains towns, rich in history, country charm and some of the most unusual small-town museums in the nation. What’s the best way to get to the High Plains of Kansas? Head northwest and follow a road less traveled.

Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Hoxie

"Come visit for a week - and then stay a lifetime!" Hoxie is the present county seat of Sheridan County. Named for a Missouri Pacific Railroad official by that name.…

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Cities to Explore

Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Hill City

Located in central Graham County in Northwest Kansas, just north of the picturesque Solomon River…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Herndon

Rawlins County has 28,540 acres of walk-in hunting.

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Bird City

Bird City, Kansas, is a small but welcoming town in the northwest corner of the…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Kirwin

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Atwood

In April, 1879, T.A. Andrews and J.M. Matheny came to Rawlins County. They established a…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Goodland

Following a mild county seat "war" the new city of Goodland won the honor following…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Almena

If you're making Almena, Kansas your vacation destination or just passing through, we welcome you…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Colby

"The Oasis on the Plains""Welcome to Colby!" Take time to experience our progressive community located…

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Explore a County Phillips County 3 cities  ·  12 counties in High Plains

Phillips County is the "Goose Capitol of Kansas." The Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge, an 11,000 acre wildlife paradise, is located…

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Explore a City Hill City 8 attractions  ·  23 cities in High Plains

Located in central Graham County in Northwest Kansas, just north of the picturesque Solomon River Valley, Hill City offers a…

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