When 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 aw... The Norton Wildlife Area and Prairie Dog State Park both offer excellent opportunities to view and photograph wildlife. More than 30
, KS Wildlife ViewingWhen 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 CampingPrimary 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 FishingHiking 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 TrailsThis site features a memorial to the Cheyenne Indian survivors of the Sand Creek Massacre on November 29, 1864. Created by a ...
Ferguson Nature Study is maintained and managed by Jack Kriss, long-time resident of Thomas County. This nature study area mu...
A beautiful one-mile walk along the Republican River on a mowed and maintained path lined with native Cottonwood, Hackberry, ...