Parks & Outdoor Adventure
Discover the parks, nature, and wildlife along the beautiful Western Vistas Historic Byway.
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History buffs love the Western Vistas Historic Byway, where yesterday's wild west meets today's travelers.
Here, in western Kansas, is the Wild, Wild West of legend, where Native Americans hunted bison, pioneers trekked, and rustlers roamed - all attempting to eke out a living. You can explore Fort Wallace, "the fightin-est Fort in the West," walk in the footsteps of bison hunter Buffalo Bill Cody, and visit Battle Canyon (Punished Woman's Fork), the site of the last conflict between Native Americans (the Cheyenne) and the United States troops. Visitors can also visit the El Cuartelejo Pueblo Ruins at the Historic Lake Scott State Park. Those also interested in natural history will love the Fick Fossil and History Museum!
Discover the parks, nature, and wildlife along the beautiful Western Vistas Historic Byway.
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Come explore this 102-mile byway for geologic wonders, history at its best and plenty of outdoor recreation.