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Prairie Trail Scenic Byway

View bison and elk along the 56-mile Prairie Trail Scenic Byway, which passes by the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge. Catch wondrous glimpses of the Smoky Hills and enjoy other scenic, historic natural, cultural, archeological and recreational amenities along the way.

Communities Along the Way Canton                                     Lindsborg Marquette Ellsworth

Official Prairie Trail Scenic Byway Web site

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Photo Source: Harland Schuster