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.

Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Goodland

Following a mild county seat "war" the new city of Goodland won the honor following the election in November, 1887, but the town of Eutis, unhappy over the election results,…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Bird City

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

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Worth the stop.

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

Colby

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Herndon

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

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Simple trips are often the best.

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

Hill City

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Atwood

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

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Take the long way.

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

Hoxie

"Come visit for a week - and then stay a lifetime!" Hoxie is the present…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Almena

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

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Kirwin

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Explore a County Sherman County 1 city  ·  12 counties in High Plains

What is now Sherman County, named after General William T. Sherman, was, in its earliest history, a part of the…

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Explore a City Goodland 13 attractions  ·  23 cities in High Plains

Following a mild county seat "war" the new city of Goodland won the honor following the election in November, 1887,…

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