September monarch migration a harbinger of autumnPRATT — September is the month to watch for masses of migrating monarch butterflies in Kansas. The weather has cooled, and many people are seeing this regal butterfly in backyards, parks, and in the field. A familiar and popular insect species, monarch migratory behavior is much like that of bir ... Read More

Feb. 26, 2015Kansas offers trout fishing at more than 30 public fishing lakesPRATT – Winter weather may not be synonymous with fishing for most people, but the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism offers anglers winter trout fishing opportunities that make putting up with the cold worth it.Trout are stocked in select waters during t ... Read More

Public preferences sought to help guide search for long-term solution Extensive media coverage in recent weeks has described the funding challenges confronting Kansas state parks. Faced with a variety of important funding needs, Kansas citizens, legislators and state government officials must often make difficult decisions in allocating limi ... Read More

PRATT – The Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson is open Sept. 9-18, and there’s no better place to get back to your Kansas country roots. And while you’re enjoying the booths, rides, entertainment and displays, visit the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Staff will be there ready to answer questions or just visit at several differen ... Read More

Sept. 20, 2012Fall events scheduled; Pleasant weather makes camping enjoyablePRATT — Labor Day marks the end of camping season for many, but don’t stop yet. Kansas outdoors enthusiasts who venture out now can see the year’s best color while enjoying mild weather. And Kansas state parks continue to provide opportunities of special interest for t ... Read More

Feb. 27, 2014Kansas congressman enjoys tour of popular wetland areaPLEASANTON – Senator Pat Roberts toured the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area Saturday, Feb. 22.  The Senator spent about an hour and a half on the wetland area in Linn County, just north of Pleasanton. Senator R ... Read More