High Plains

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.

A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Hoxie

"Come visit for a week - and then stay a lifetime!" Hoxie is the present county seat of Sheridan County. Named for a Missouri Pacific Railroad official by that name.…

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Cities to Explore

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Atwood

In April, 1879, T.A. Andrews and J.M. Matheny came to Rawlins County. They established a…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Kirwin

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Bird City

Bird City, Kansas, is a small but welcoming town in the northwest corner of the…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Herndon

Rawlins County has 28,540 acres of walk-in hunting.

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Hill City

Located in central Graham County in Northwest Kansas, just north of the picturesque Solomon River…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Almena

If you're making Almena, Kansas your vacation destination or just passing through, we welcome you…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Colby

"The Oasis on the Plains""Welcome to Colby!" Take time to experience our progressive community located…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Goodland

Following a mild county seat "war" the new city of Goodland won the honor following…

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In April, 1879, T.A. Andrews and J.M. Matheny came to Rawlins County. They established a town site about two miles…

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