Relaxation is something we often forget to indulge in when we’re busy, but it’s an important part of life. Quiet places are all over the state, but sometimes you need the perfect one before you get the peace and quiet you need. These serene places in Kansas are worth every minute.
1. Hiking across the Flint Hills
There's so much open space among the Flint Hills, and tons of trail to explore whether you're alone or with a friend. It's a beautiful place, and one of the main areas of our natural beauty.
2. Signing your name at Mount Sunflower
Way out west by the Colorado border is Mount Sunflower, the highest point in Kansas. It's definitely not a mountain, but it's a monument to how much we love our state, no matter how flat it looks sometimes.
3. Spending a night at Cedar Crest Lodge
The hardest part about going to Cedar Crest Lodge is leaving. You'll want to sit forever and look at the sunset from the patio.
4. Strolling along Clinton Lake
Clinton Lake has its dry times, but it's always a peaceful place. If you're lucky, you'll get to see an eagle's nest while you're here.
5. Exploring Fall River State Park
This beautiful state park is well kept, yet leaves you plenty of space to explore at your leisure or camp out for a weekend away from town.
6. Taking a road trip to I-70's highlights
7. Exploring a cave or two at Kanopolis
Kanopolis is a beautiful park that has caves, smooth rocks, and plenty of trail to explore. It's one of the most beautiful places in the state, and a great place to spend time in the quiet of nature.
8. Touring the Sternberg Museum of Natural History
Museums are a great place to explore when you want to stay inside but still have time to yourself. Sternberg in Hays is a perfect place to do just that.
9. Walking through a stunning park like Botanica
Many of us find comfort in flowers, and what better place to see so many of them than a park? Botanica is a great place for a quick adventure without a lot of walking time.
10. Listening to nothing but the wind at Arikaree Breaks
Arikaree Breaks is another peaceful place formed by nature yet still changing over the years. Just sitting and listening to the wind over the ground is a perfect way to de-stress.
11. Watching a rushing waterfall at Cowley State Fishing Lake
Waterfalls are one of the most popular ways to relax, so why shouldn't we include one of the best waterfalls in the state? It's not a busy one like Pillsbury Crossing, but rushing water is relaxing regardless of where it's located.
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