A three million acre formation in central Kansas is known as post rock limestone. Cutting of this post rock grew out of the uniqueness of the land and the needs and inventiveness of early settlers. From 1870-1920, limestone was the only building material used in this area. By the mid 1880
Lucas, KS ArtsThe Worlds Largest Souvenir Travel Plate is a 14' satellite dish painted with the history of Lucas and the Lucas area. Honoring the multiple Outsider Art environments that have flourished in Lucas since the early 1900s, the World'
Lucas, KS One Of A KindsBeing in a small prairie town in central Kansas, on a quiet residential street, a concrete Adam and Eve greet you;
Lucas, KS One Of A KindsEd Root farmed south of Lucas until an automobile accident forced an early
Lucas, KS ArtsDuring the twentieth century Lucas, a unique, rural town in north central Kansas, has been a Mecca for Grassroots artists. Grassroots Art is described as individualistic self-taught, often eccentric senior citizens, who have a
Lucas, KS ArtsFour boat ramps provide access for area users-three in the state park and one in the Wildlife Area. ...
Among the patriotic dead at the cemetery are those who fought in the Civil War which ended 132 years ago, including one of th...
Waconda was the daughter of a great Chief. She became infatuated with the son of another chief of a hostile tribe. The intima...
Hiking and bicycle riding is permitted throughout the area (except for the refuges). Horse riding is limited to open, maintai...