Monument Rocks National Landmark
Kansas' first National Natural Monument is one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas. The Niobrara chalk formation, rich in fossils, some reaching up…
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One of the greatest wonders in Kansas is 330 acres of land in Logan County halfway between Oakley and Scott City. The breathtaking landscape will transform your idea of what the shortgrass prairie should look like. This eruption of Niobrara chalk formations is something everyone should experience.
The formations consist of chalk sediment deposited 80 million years ago when a sea covered much of Kansas. Erosion sculpted the pillars and ravines over millions of years. The badlands are world-famous for their well-preserved fossils.
Please Note: Access to the interior of the area is limited to guided tours to protect the fragile landscape.
The Park offers guided tours only and shorter trails for those who prefer shorter distances. Visitors should please call 620-872-2061 on how to best access the Badlands.
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