Clear Lake

When the wagon trains turned south at Chouteau’s Island from the Santa Fe Trail, to go down to the Cimarron River at Wagon Bed Springs, they skirted the west side of small, very deep lake called Clear Lake. It was about fifty feet in diameter, and, at one time, it was sounded to the depth of 250 feet without finding any bottom. When the wagons passed this point they followed Bear Creek Pass through the sandhills.

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Bear Creek Pass

This pass is one of the most interesting histories in the state of Kansas. Kearny…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Bluff Station

Bluff station was southeast of Indian Mound, on the east side of a sand creek…

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Beymer Water Recreation Park

Beymer Water Recreation Park offers a variety of activities for the outdoorsman. Swimmers may cool…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Aubey Route

The Aubrey Route, which left the Santa Fe Trail on the Arkansas River at Chouteau's…

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