Wild West Country, Kansas
This is a land of wide-open spaces, of prairie grasslands and flaxen-colored wheat fields that stretch as far as the eye can see. This is the place where the real "Wild West" began. Where buffalo hunters and cattle rustlers stirred up a ruckus in Dodge City, once called the "Wickedest Little City in America." Follow in the tracks of great lawmen like Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson and Doc Holiday. Or track down the 100-year-old secrets of the little town of Meade, where the infamous Dalton Gang once hid out. Wild West Country is a land of big horizons and large-scale wonders, such as Mighty Samson, the largest bridge of its kind in the world. The largest hand-dug well in the world. The largest meteorite of its kind. In Wild West Country, there's room to stretch your legs and your imagination -- with plenty of folklore and generous helpings of hospitality.
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The Hugoton Meteorite
The Hugoton Meteorite was located on the J.D. Lynch farm, in Stevens County, four miles west and two miles north of Hugoton. It is now housed at the Arizona State University for the Center For Meteorite Studies and Museum of Geology at Tempe.
Hugoton, KS Natural AttractionsHugoton Gas Derrick
The gas well that was dug into the Hugoton Gas Field in 1945
Hugoton, KS Natural AttractionsHugoton Municipal Golf Course
This nine-hole municipal course consists of lush bluegrass fairways, grass greens and a few sand traps. A driving range is situated just east of the first hole. The course is open from daylight to dark, 365 days a year, weather permitting. A new clubhouse was erected in 1999
Hugoton, KS Golf CoursesPallasite Meteorite
Half iron and half stone, the meteorite weighs in at 1000 lbs. and is on display in the Big Well Museum at the Big Well Gift Shop. It is the largest meteroite of its kind yet discovered. The Space Wanderer was found on the Ellis Peck farm east of Greensburg, in 1948
Greensburg, KS Natural AttractionsSelf Guided Auto Tour of the Santa Fe Trail
An itinerary of 73 markers placed on the five separate routes of the Santa Fe Trail in present day Pawnee, Edwards, and Ford Counties, Kansas by the Wet/Dry Routes Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association. Those routs are:
Larned, KS ToursDodge City Raceway Park
The Dodge City Raceway is a 3/8 mile asphalt racetrack which features IMCA Modifieds, American Race Trucks, Stock cars, Legends, Go-karts, and Mini-type Sprint cars.
Dodge City, KS Car RacesWendell Church
The Church was built in Edwards County at Wendell in 1881. It was moved to Centerview in 1917. In September 1967
Kinsley, KS Historic ChurchesMunicipal Swimming Pool
Cool off on those hot summer days at the Hugoton Municipal Swimming Pool. Zip down the water slides, splash in from the diving boards, or relax on the side of the pool. A great way to escape the heat of the summer.
Hugoton, KS RecreationLakin Municipal Golf Course
The course, 9 holes with grass greens, was one of the first in southwest Kansas with an underground sprinkler system and bluegrass fairways. It\'s located at Louck\'s Park.
Lakin, KS Golf CoursesClark County State Lake
Clark County Lake is nestled in a rugged area of Clark County north of Ashland. This 337
Ashland, KS RecreationScott State Park Nature Trails
Scott Lake State Park has a multitude of nature trails designed to accomodate hikers, naturalists, and horseback riders, which provide excellent opportunities for visitors to observe wildlife in its natural habitat. Wild turkeys, deer, beavers, and bobcats can be seen in the park'
, KS HikingOld Greeley County Courthouse
A post rock courthouse was built in Tribune in 1890, at a cost of $20,000. This three-story building was the hub of Greeley County, built on the public square. One of three oldest courthouses in Kansas, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1975
Tribune, KS Historic Courthouses