High Plains, Kansas
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.
Explore High Plains
Ol' Depot
The renovated Atwood Depot is now a gift and collectibles store that sits at the edge of Lake Atwood.
Atwood, KS Railroad HistoryTownship Hall
Construction for the Township Hall started in 1934 as a Works Progress Administration Project (WPA) with completion and dedication in 1939
Nicodemus, KS Historic BuildingsRawlins County Courthouse
The Rawlins County Courthouse was built in 1906 and exemplifies Greco-roman architecture.
Atwood, KS Historic CourthousesC & R Railroad
C&R Railroad invites you to a quaint community tucked inside a 57-foot mountain range in the McDill "Huck" Boyd Center where intrigued visitors can watch animated O-scale trains chug through the village, and arrive at Union Station. A freight yard includes a turntable and roundhouse.
Phillipsburg, KS ExhibitsFick Fossil & Historical Museum
Oakley's Fick Fossil and Historical Museum is listed among the 25 Great Museums in the U.S. Local fossils, a general store, fine antiques, a sod house, artifacts from Fort Monument, and over 1,500 photographs makes this museum both entertaining and educational.
Oakley, KS MuseumsSt. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church was built in 1917 using concrete blocks that were all hand made by the congregation. It'
Herndon, KS Historic ChurchesPost Office WPA Mural
The Post Office was built in 1936. Inside is the mural "Rural Delivery," depicting a postman of yesterday delivering mail to his country patrons. It was painted by Kenneth Adams, a WPA artist.
Goodland, KS ArtsSheridan State Fishing Lake
Sheridan State Fishing Lake is provides excellent bass and channel cat fishing.
Hoxie, KS RecreationNSD #1 Schoolhouse
Nicodemus was the first community in Graham County, Kansas, to establish a school district and school. The existing school building was constructed in 1918
Nicodemus, KS Historic SchoolhousesKirwin National Wildlife Refuge
The Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge is an 11,000
, KS Wildlife RefugesSts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church
This wonderful structure was built in 1906 by Bohemian immigrants from Czechoslovakia. Originally located nine miles north and three miles west of Atwood, the church formerly known as Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church was moved to the museum complex in 1994 by the citizens of Atwood.
Atwood, KS Historic ChurchesPhillipsburg Golf Club
Phillipsburg Golf Club welcomes you to our BEAUTIFUL 9-hole grass green course. Register at the Small Shed by Mulligans Club on Hole #1. Green Fees: Weekday - $10.00 All Day Weekend - $15.00 All Day Rental Carts Call 785-543-5404 or 5992, or 1-888-459-8404
Phillipsburg, KS Golf Courses