The 10 Secret Parks Of Kansas You've Never Heard Of But Need To Visit
By Clarisa|Published October 17, 2017
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Born and raised Kansan, Clarisa has lived in both tiny towns and cities during their time here in the Sunflower State. As a busy mother of one crazy kid, two cats, and two geckos, they write whenever there is spare time.
There’s a lot of ground to cover when you’re touring Kansas, so sometimes it’s easier to make a list of everywhere you want to go, and take it one at a time. However, we love finding new additions to your Kansas bucket lists, because they deserve some recognition too. Today, let’s check out these “secret parks” of Kansas you might have missed last time you looked. Have you been to any of these before?
Southwest Kansas isn't always recognized for its scenery, but often you'll find that once you're out there, you find nothing but beauty. It may not be the Flint Hills, but it's Kansas!
This one's almost as popular as Wilson Lake, because the rocky outcroppings above the water are a real draw for locals. Now we've let you in on it's beauty, so you can see it too!
If you didn't think these were adorable already, seeing them in their habitat is doubly cute. Plus, the park itself is full of other wildlife you can spot if you're quiet enough.
Many of us know of the famous giant mushroom rock, but did you know there's a whole state park attached to it? It's worth an adventure, if you've got the time.
Sand Hills State Park is pretty true to its name, with sandy dirt covering its hills in between the long grasses. There may not be too much greenery hanging around, but there's plenty of views to admire, grass or not.
This arboretum has 193 acres of land, and is open during any daylight hours for free. If you can catch the leaves turning this fall, it's worth a trip just to see that.
This state park might not look to special from the outside, but there's an adorable round cabin just waiting for you to rent it out for the night. This would be a great place to watch the stars!
This state park borders the gorgeous Pomona Lake, but is usually overshadowed by Pomona State Park itself. This smaller park is worth all the love its neighbor gets!
Five-hundred acres around a 150-acre lake make up this state park, and give its visitors plenty of space to camp and roam the grounds. Plus, can you imagine the sunsets reflecting off of the water?
