Kansas Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway

Adventure Cyclist Magazine Features Byway

jcrane — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 22:13:56 +0000

“When you talk to Kansans here, they often say things like ‘Kansas has its own special beauty’ or ‘the beauty is in the details’, and for us, it was absolutely true. In this immense wetland, one of the world’s most important bird migration stopovers, a simple turtle made our day.” Download PDF of Adventure Cyclist Article

What’s Happening in Great Bend?

jcrane — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:08:35 +0000

Great Bend Kansas is ready to entertain and enchant you with special events, fairs, festivals, workshops and more. Visit their Events page and plan to have a Great Time in Great Bend!

Great Bend Kansas Calendar

Kansas Wetlands Education Center

jcrane — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 13:31:04 +0000

Find something amazing to do at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) at Cheyenne Bottoms. You might spot a Red-Eared Slider!

Check Out KWEC Events & Programs Here.

Ellinwood KS Cattle Drive - Photo by Norman Pommerenke

jcrane — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:45:43 +0000

Historic Sign - Stafford Co Historical Museum - Photo by Mike Whelan

jcrane — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:40:23 +0000

Byway Fund Established

jcrane — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:10:17 +0000

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune - Tuesday, December 22, 2011

New fund established to enhance and promote scenic byway. (pdf)

Byway Fund Established

jcrane — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:04:44 +0000

Supporters now have a wonderful way to donate for the enhancement & marketing of the Wetlands & Wildlife National Scenic Byway. Read All About It Here!

St. John KS - Stafford County Courthouse

jcrane — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:19:36 +0000

After the Civil War: African Americans in Kansas

jcrane — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:40:44 +0000

20,000 freed slaves (known as Exodusters) flowed into Kansas between 1879 & 1880. John Brown & his fiery abolitionist friends and the anti-slavery Civil War reputation of “Bleeding Kansas” made it seem a fair place where freed men & women and their families would be welcome. Spend a day on the Wetlands & Wildlife National Scenic Byway as you trace the Exoduster migration & settlement in Barton & Stafford Counties.

Exoduster Tour Brochure (PDF)

Exoduster Tour at Byways.org

Pelican Pete - The Hermit of Quivira (1940)

jcrane — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:11:02 +0000