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Sand Hills Pond Trail in Sand Hills State Park is a 3.5 mile out-and-back hike where during the right season, you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Buhler, Kansas. With minimal elevation gain, this trail is an easy trek for all skill levels and can work for the whole family. This trail has a lot of long grass near it, so be sure to be aware of ticks when hiking the trail. 

This waterfall is frequently flowing. It was created by a defunct mill dam on Turkey Creek. It is located in Brown Memorial Park just outside of Abilene, Kansas.Take Highway 15 south from Abilene, over the Smoky Hill River. Turn east (left) on 2000 Avenue, than south a few hundred yards on Hawk Road to 1935 Lane. Turn east (left) again onto 1935 Lane, which crosses Turkey Creek just above the f...

Geary Lake Falls is only active after recent rains. It is formed by the overflow outlet of Geary State Fishing Lake. It is great fun to view the falls from the top and then venture down to the base. Both offer unique and interesting vantage points.There are no signs or directions to this waterfall. To get to Geary Lake Falls from I-70 in Junction City, take Highway 77 and drive 6 miles south. T...

Park your car at the Visitor Center and head inside to grab a copy of the trail map. If the Visitor Center is closed, you can take a picture of the map on the display outside of the building. There are several trails you can take in the preserve, and all of them are worth the time. I recommend starting at the Southwind Nature Trail that is just north of the Visitor Center. This trail takes you ...