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Park goers urged to call ahead this holiday this weekendMILFORD STATE PARK – According to Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks officials, recent heavy rain and severe weather has closed a portion of Milford State Park, and access to some of its facilities could be limited due to high-water levels. Park manager Tony Reitz indicated the rising ... Read More

High water can be dangerous for boatersPRATT – Boating is a July 4th holiday tradition with many Kansans, and the officials at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks are stressing safety this weekend. Law Enforcement Division assistant director Dan Hesket wants park visitors to enjoy the holiday but emphasizes the need for boaters to use c ... Read More

PRATT--Tuttle Creek State Park ranger Luke D. Nihart was killed early on Saturday, June 26, in an ATV accident while working at the park. Nihart, 32, of rural St. George, was working through the night at the park, which was full of campers attending the four-day Country Stampede music concert event.Nihart had been with the Kansas Department of ... Read More

7/10/10 - Little Boat Big Bass
Fishing Tournament
(Cowley State Fishing Lake)

Missouri-based organization has chapters nationwideBUFFALO, Mo. — The Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation (QUWF) has announced a new insurance program designed to cover owned, rented, or borrowed equipment used on chapter habitat projects. This coverage provides QUWF chapters protection against damage or loss to equipment used in developing w ... Read More

From Independence Day fireworks to boat races, special events celebrate mid-summerPRATT — July means fishing, boating, swimming, and fireworks, and Kansas state parks provide them all. As Kansans get prepared to celebrate the birth of the nation and enjoy July outdoors, state parks are destination #1.In addition to firework displays at many st ... Read More

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