The Norton Wildlife Area and Prairie Dog State Park both offer excellent opportunities to view and photograph wildlife. More than 30
, KS Wildlife ViewingPrimary sportfish in Keith Sebelius Reservoir include wipers, saugeye, largemouth bass, crappie, and channel catfish. Spotted bass, walleye, flathead catfish, blue catfish, and bluegill are also present. Wipers provide fast action throughout the season. The saugeye (a walleye/sauger hybrid)
, KS FishingWhen you pass the prairie dog statue at the entrance, you know you've arrived at a unique state park. Prairie Dog State Park, on the north shore of Sebelius Reservoir, is a near perfect spot to get away from it all. The park's charm lies in the modest number of visitors who use the area. But don'
, KS CampingHiking is permitted throughout the area, but horseback riding is limited to the Branded Cedar Trail and open maintained roadways. The Branded Cedar Trailhead is located in the west end of Prairie Dog State Park. The 7
, KS Equestrian TrailsTwo historic bridges are located in the Lenora vicinity. They are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Rawlins County was the site of the Last Indian Raid in Kansas, October 1, 1878. It was a raid carried out by Cheyenne Indians...