Native Stone Scenic Byway

Stone barns and roughhewn fences make you realize that sometimes our most visible traditions are rooted right under our feet. Locally quarried limestone is the cornerstone of the Native Stone Scenic Byway. The beautiful blond stonework is more than an aesthetic choice in these parts, it’s a part of our history and heritage. Travelers will find this stone in all its forms, from its natural state along hillsides to its finished splendor in iconic architecture. Remember to admire the ingenuity and craftsmanship of our forefathers along the way.

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Things to do along the way

About the Byway

Interpretive Sites

Locations

Konza Prairie Kansas Valley Lookout Point (39.13256, -96.53893)
K-18 pull-off, north side (39.14851, -96.34691)
Lake Wabaunsee on K-4 (38.86988, -96.18939)

Driving Directions

Distance: 75 miles

Traveling east to west: The route begins east of Dover at the intersection of K-4 and Glick Rd. Head west on K-4 towards Eskridge, KS. Continue west on K-4 for about 10 more miles and make a right on K-99 towards Alma, KS. Continue north on K-99 for 20 miles and then turn left onto K-18 towards Wabaunsee, KS. Follow K-18 for roughly 11 miles heading west towards Manhattan, KS. Once you reach K-177 just outside of Manhattan, make a left onto K-177 and continue for 8 miles until the route concludes at I-70 exit 313.

Traveling west to east: Beginning at the 313 exit on I-70 just south of Manhattan, KS, head north on K-177 for about 8 miles until you reach the outskirts of Manhattan. At the intersection of K-177 and K-18, make a right onto K-18. Continue east for an additional 11 miles towards Wabaunsee, KS, until you reach the intersection of K-18 and K-99 just east of Wabaunsee. Make a right onto K-99 and head south towards Alma, KS. Stay on K-99 for 20 miles until you reach the intersection of K-99 and K-4. Make a left onto K-4 and continue onwards for 10 miles until you reach Eskridge, KS. Remain on K-4 until the byway’s end east of Dover at the intersection of K-4 and Glick Rd.

Konza Prairie Biological Station

Get ready for some amazing views of Kansas! The Konza Prairie Biological Station is owned by the Nature Conservancy and managed by Kansas State University. Visitors are welcome year-round, and the trails are designed for walking-only (no bikes or motorized vehicles). Come out and see the beautiful land of Kansas!

Konza Prairie

Home to some of the most beautiful views in Kansas (and the Flint Hills), the Konza Prairie in Manhattan features miles of native plants and beautiful scenery.

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