Hike in and around one of Kansas most unique state parks- Mushroom Rock State Park. Its unusual rock formations, which look like giant mushrooms rising above the ground, were used as landmarks for meeting places by the indians and early pioneers.. There are trails throughout the area of the five acre park. No facilities or camping though. See pictures at this site hikers share of the -got to see to believe - rocks.

As the natives say, "Within shouting distance of Kanopolis State Park" Kanopolis State Park was the first State Park in Kansas, and thought by some to be one of the most beautiful.

With Dakota sandstone bluffs and caves and crevices in Horsethief Canyon, Kanopolis State Park and the surrounding area have a rugged beauty. The park is devided into two areas on the north and south sides of the dam. Horsethief Canyon, comprises 26 miles of trails for hikers, horseback riders, and bicyclists. The 3,500-acre lake and 12,500-acre wildlife area provide anglers and hunters with abundant fish and game. Near the Smoky Hill River in the wildlife area are the Farris Caves, which were carved by early pioneers and served as milkhouse, school house, and living quarters.

American Discovery Trail

Come see maps and photos of this great American trail which crosses the nation from coast to coast.

Five hundred seventy miles of the trail crosses Kansas and follows the same general path as the Santa Fe Trail (Highway 56). Hike part or hike all of the trail which is divided into eight segments with paved paths and gravel paths. Follow along in the footsteps of the pioneers and the Great Plains Indian Tribes and see the rivers, view the gorgeous Flint Hills and Smoky Hills and watch birds at the Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Refuge.

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