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  • Trail Season: Year Round
  • Trail Activities: Walking
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    Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)

     

    The Cottonwood has been the State Tree for Kansas since 1937. They can live up to 100 years and survive well on the plains. The tree has adapted to brush fire by growing close to streams and rivers and by growing thick bark. Many birds utilize the Cottonwood for nests, including eagles, owls and hawks. Beavers also chew off branches to use for building dams. The tallest Cottonwood in KS is 96feet tall and is located in Sheridan Co.

December 20, 2012Six lucky youngsters will get turkey hunting opportunityEL DORADO–The Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt, based in El Dorado, draws hunters from across the U.S. each spring to experience the great turkey hunting found in Kansas. However, since 2002, six lucky young hunters from Kansas have been selected to participate in the hunt ... Read More

December 20, 2012Study shows 80:1 return on investment from advertising campaign TOPEKA–Some people think Kansas is a well-kept secret, but the Division of Tourism of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) doesn’t keep quiet about trumpeting the virtues of our state. According to an independent study, the state’s “There’s ... Read More

December 20, 2012State parks open for use but some park offices closed during holiday periodPRATT — All Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism offices will be closed for the Christmas holidays, Dec. 24-25, as well as Jan. 1, 2013 for New Year’s Day. However, park offices with schedules are as follows:
Western Kansas
• Cedar Bluff Sta ... Read More

December 20, 2012Free program provides information and eagle viewing opportunitiesMANHATTAN–The eagles are landing around Manhattan. With the arrival of winter, migratory bald eagles have been working their way south and passing through Kansas.To offer the opportunity to see our national bird in its native habitat, The U.S. Army Corps of Engine ... Read More

December 27, 2012 Annual hunt gets young and new hunters in the fieldThe 15th annual Youth, Women, and Celebrity Pheasant Hunt at Waconda Lake was held on December 8, 2012 and drew a large crowd of both youngsters and celebrities. Pheasant populations had declined in the area due to the heat and drought conditions, but that did not wither the p ... Read More

DECEMBER 27, 2012Annual gathering of natural resource professionals January 24-25, 2013, Airport HiltonWICHITA –The Kansas Natural Resource Conference (KNRC) will be held in Wichita January 24 and 25, 2013 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Airport. A unique opportunity for professionals dedicated to natural resource conservation to connect, this year ... Read More

December 27, 2012A New Year’s Day hike is a great way to welcome 2013TOPEKA–The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has announced that five Kansas state parks will participate in the America’s State Parks “First Day Hikes” on New Year’s Day 2013. Each guided hike will offer individuals and families opportunities to begin th ... Read More

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