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Tag: Tuttle Creek State Park

12 Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Off-Roading, Jeep, and ORV Trails

By Hunter Feyerherm on Mar. 25, 2026

Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is known for its wide-open spaces, but trust us when we say our spaces aren't always flat. Ride along the roads less traveled in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, and you’ll find that there’s some great terrain to put your ORV to use. Don’t believe us? See for yourself. Whether you’re gunning for a mud-slinging…

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Rock The Plains: Experience the Heart of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Country Music

By Coleman Younger on Apr. 15, 2025

If you’re searching for a truly unique Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø experience, look no further than Rock The Plains 2025. Set against the stunning backdrop of Tuttle Creek State Park in Manhattan, this two-day festival blends the raw energy of Texas and Red Dirt country with the down-home charm of our region. It’s more…

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Epic Views: The 10 State Parks of Central Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø

By Debbie Leckron Miller on May. 03, 2023

Pack the camera (and good hiking shoes) to capture sand dunes, sandstone cliffs and pristine waters. Photography by Aaron Patton NORTH CENTRAL ROCKY SHORES Have a field day exploring the sandstone cliffs, jagged shores, and mushroom-shaped rocks at parks strewn across the region. The going gets…

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Where To Hit The Beach In Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø

By Michael Pearce on Jul. 01, 2019

Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø may be a long way from a coast but there are no shortage of public beaches. * Please visit…

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Fishing on a Dream Boat

By Michael Pearce on Apr. 15, 2019

Karlie Almaraz cherishes the three biggest days in her life – the birth of her three-year—old daughter, Evelyn, her wedding to husband, Ayracon, and the day she got her dream boat. “I was just so in love because it was so perfect for what I needed,” Karlie said of the day she got a fishing kayak for…

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Hungry Trout await in some Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø State Parks

By Michael Pearce on Dec. 18, 2018

No need to leave your fishing gear stowed until spring. Trout are probably biting at a Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø State…

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Little Apple Paddle

By Michael Pearce on Jul. 09, 2018

You’re invited to be part of the “Kaw River Navy,” as more than 350 kayaks and canoes float the…

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6 Fantastic Parks (and Where to Find Them)

By Gary Thompson on May. 14, 2018

Whether you like pitching a tent or pitching horseshoes, it’s easy to find a place to play in the…

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Nelson's Landing Serves Local Sports History With Pie on the Side

By Teresa Jenkins on Jun. 19, 2013

On a recent road trip around the north end of Tuttle Creek Reservoir and part of Milford Lake, we drove into the community of Leonardville, a town of less than 500 people, situated between the north ends of the two nearby lakes. As we entered town, we drove past the "Welcome to Leonardville"…

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Bald Eagle viewing in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø

By Katy Ibsen on Jan. 31, 2012

As far as my bird-watching experience goes, the most memorable experience I’ve had is being up close and personal with a falcon while visiting the United States Air Force Academy. Then, while aiding in a story on birding weekends in Great Bend for KANSAS! magazine, I was intrigued to learn what…

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