Scenic Places

Discover old military trails once used to transport troops and supplies - many recreational adventures and unique historic sites await you!

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Ernie Miller Nature Center and Park

909 N Hwy. 7
Olathe, KS 66061
Phone: (913) 764-7759
Enjoy this 116-acre park with 3 hiking trails, a nature center, and an outdoor amphitheater where you can observe owls, hawks and an indoor/outdoor beehive. The nature center features a wildlife ... More

Hillsdale Reservoir, State Park and Wildlife Area

26001 W. 255th Street
Paola, KS 66071
Phone: (913) 783-4507
The state park surrounds the lake offering hunting grounds, trails and camping. More

Mined Land Wildlife Area

7545 NW Belleview Rd
Columbus, KS 66725
Phone: (620) 429-1492
Better known as the Strip Pits. The Mined Land Wildlife Area takes in over 1500 acres with over 200 lakes to fish. The pits are stocked with large mouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, crappie, ... More

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

8909 W 179th St
Overland Park, KS 66225
Phone: (913) 685-3604
The Botanical Gardens offer a succession of colorful displays and designed around several thematic concepts and form distinctive outdoor rooms. Some, related to buildings, are architectural in ... More