Just south of Garnett, offers a quiet, shady park, complete with ducks and geese for feeding. It is excellent for fishing in all seasons, and for picnics, bird watching, stargazing and daydreaming.
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Prairie Spirit Trail
Prairie Spirit TrailThe Prairie Spirit Trail offers biking and hiking enthusiasts, runners, bird watchers and nature lovers a new Kansas outdoor adventure. From Ottawa to Iola, the Prairie Spirit Trail encompasses 50 miles of trail.
Garnett, KS TrailsLake Garnett
Constructed by Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's, Lake Garnett has a surface area of over 55 acres. The lake provides camping facilities, electric and water hookups, and a sanitary dump station. Camping, permits are required and game fish are stocked in Garnett'
Garnett, KS RecreationHarris House
Built in 1888 by Peter Brandt, the Victorian style house was donated to the Anderson County Historical Society by the Dr. C. B. Harris family. Refurbished in 1986
Garnett, KS Famous HomesSanta Fe Depot
tThe Santa Fe Depot was renovated in 1996 and serves as a tourist information center and resting place for The Spirit Trail users. The are picnic facilities, restrooms, concession area (vending machines), and trail lounge.
Garnett, KS Railroad HistoryAnderson County Historical Society Museum
The Anderson County Historical Society acquired the Longfellow School building in 1993 which was originally built in 1885. When a fire destroyed the school in 1924
Garnett, KS MuseumsThings to do near Garnett, KS
New Strawn City Lake
New Strawn City Park and Lake is located in the middle of the town. The lake was drained and renovated in 1983, during which...
Teacher of the Plains Grave
Frank Hobbs was the first teacher in Elk County in 1869. In 1933, each student in the county contributed a nickel to build th...