Land & Sky Scenic Byway

The horizon here is where the vast open sky meets gently rolling amber waves of grain. The spotlight is on the fields and farmers that feed the world along the Land and Sky Scenic Byway, but the soil isn’t the only place you can find deep roots. Our communities are full of the dedicated folks who bring your food from farm to table, larger than life roadside attractions, and amazing landscapes that will leave road trippers speechless.

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Things to do along the way

About the Byway

Interpretive Sites

Locations

Sharon Springs US-40 & K-27 (38.90207, -101.75003)
Goodland US-40 & I-70 (39.33562, -101.7267)
"The Story of Agriculture" at K-27 & Rd B intersection (39.58976, -101.71351)
Arikaree Breaks west side of County Road 15 (39.97945, -101.78535)
Hwy 27 & Logan Ave (40.00074, -101.93508)

Driving Directions

Distance: 88 miles

Traveling south to north: The route begins in Sharon Springs, KS, at the junction of U.S. Highway 40 and Kansas Highway 27. Traveling north on Kansas Highway 27 the byway concludes at the Kansas/Nebraska state line.

Traveling north to south: The route begins on Kansas Highway 27 at the Kansas/Nebraska state line. Traveling south on Kansas Highway 27 the byway concludes at the intersection of Kansas Highway 27 and US Highway 40 in Sharon Springs, KS.

Access from I-70: The byway can also be accessed from Interstate 70, exit 17, in Goodland.

Arikaree Breaks

Who knew Kansas could have ravines, gullies, and canyon-like formations? Well, once you hit the northern edge of the Land & Sky Byway, you'll be near the stunning Arikaree Breaks. "The Breaks" are sediments of loess rock that stretch for many miles, and they also contain numerous back roads for visitors to capture amazing pictures. Just keep in mind this is on private land, so don't hop any fenced-off areas!