Prairie Dog Town began as a hobby 30 years ago, with a pet coyote named "Missy", a pet badger named, "Badge" and a bobcat named "Shasta". As time passed, customers from the gas station and restaurant would come to see these pet animals. Game wardens would also bring orphaned animals to Prairie Dog Town to be raised and nursed to good health.
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 MuseumsJust 26 miles south of Oakley stand the Smoky Pyramids or Monument Rocks, the first national natural landmark in Kansas. These chalk formations are sediment remains of ancient marine life up to 200 million years old.
Oakley, KS Natural AttractionsPrairie Dog Town began as a hobby 30 years ago, with a pet coyote named "Missy", a pet badger named, "Badge" and a bobcat named "Shasta"
Oakley, KS Wildlife RefugesWe have a challenging nine-hole, grass greens golf course where you can play anytime.
Oakley, KS Golf CoursesThe 75 acre lake does become periodically dry during low rainfall seasons. There are boat ramps, camping, and picnic areas.
Oakley, KS RecreationOver 39,000 volumes, Genealogy Collection, Kansas Room, talking books for Blind and Handicapped. Books available in large pri...