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Milford Lake

The Fishing Capital of Kansas
The "LARGEST" lake in Kansas offers Anglers, Boaters, Hikers, Birdwatchers and Campers over 160 miles of shoreline to explore. Located just five minutes from I-70, Milford Lake is the perfect place for the visitor to fish, boat, sail, jetski, camp, hike, swim, explore, bike, horseback ride, hunt or just relax.  [Learn more...]

Milford Nature Center
Kansas Dept. of Wildlife & Parks

Situated below Milford Lake in the Flint Hills of Kansas, the Milford Nature Center is designed to give visitors a better understanding of and appreciation for the natural communities in Kansas. Visitors have the opportunity to see and touch many native animal furs, print their own animal tracks, and discover hidden wonders. A walk through the nature center reveals that Kansas has an astonishing abundance and variety of wildlife because of the many different kinds of habitat found here.
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Konza Prairie

Konza Prairie Biological Station is a 3,487 hectare native tallgrass prairie preserve owned by The Nature Conservancy and Kansas State University and operated as a field research station by the K-State Division of Biology.Visitor Information Konza Prairie is a biological research station with limited facilities for visitors.

Nature trails -- 14 miles of hiking trails are open daily from dawn until dusk, weather and trail conditions permitting. The trails begin at the parking areanear the main entrance. Pets are not permitted. Group tours of the Konza Prairie are available only by appointment.

Permits and Reservations -- With the exception of the marked nature trails, access to all other areas of the station for research or educational uses is by written permit only.
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