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July 4, 2012
Early teal season dates, public land regulations highlight meetingKANSAS CITY — At a June 24 meeting in Kansas City, the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission approved regulations dealing with hunting deer, migratory birds, and upland game, as well as hunting on public land. The following issues were addressed in regulatio ... Read More


July 4, 2012
KDWP offers youth, novice hunts of a lifetime; first application deadline Aug. 13PRATT — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) Special Hunts Program offers a variety of limited hunts, many designed to introduce youth and novices to hunting in an uncrowded setting with good opportunity for success. The firs ... Read More


July 4, 2012
Professional fireworks displays cancelled at many parks, some banning personal fireworksTOPEKA — Whether you like to swim, ski, boat, fish, hike, or participate in any number of other outdoor activities, Kansas state parks will be open and ready for your holiday and weekend adventures. However, the onslaught of hot, dry weather ac ... Read More


7/6/12 - Friday Night at the Movies
Family Movie Night
(Crawford State Park; Amphitheater)

7/7/12 - Kayaking Tour
Kayak
(Crawford State Park; South Boat Ramp)

7/7/12 - Fun Science
Science Demonstrations
(Crawford State Park; Amphitheater)

7/7/12 - Sand Castles
Building sand castles
(Crawford State Park; Beach)

7/7/12 - Remember the Civilian Conservation Corps
History of the lake
(Crawford State Park; Amphitheater)

West Side Trail
  • Trail Season:
  • Trail Activities: Walking, Mt. Biking
  • There is camping located near the trail
  • There is a permit required on the trail
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    The west side trail runs along the west shore area of Cheney State Park and has proven to be very popular with hikers and bikers alike. It's approximately 5 miles long with loops that can take you in different areas to make it more interesting.