Educational experiences celebrating flora and fauna await you in this area.

Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area/TNC Cheyenne Bottoms Preserve International treasures nestled in the heart of America and the Central Flyway.

Kansas Wetlands Education Center
Discover the magnificent of these wetlands and wildlife through interpretive learning stations and educational programs for all ages.

Quivira National Wildlife Refuge
Radiant wetlands, prairie vistas, hiking trails, and immense blue skies make this the perfect spot for a wildlife watching stop.

The Raptor Center
A vibrant gallery featuring state-of-the-art exhibits, displays, interactive learning stations, and a colorful mural featuring various birds of prey.

More Fun Near the Byway

Points of Interest
WPA Bridges (Claflin)
Underground Tunnels (Ellinwood)
Antique shops (Ellinwood)
Historic Downtown Area (Great Bend)
Heartland Farm (Great Bend)
Barton County Historical Village (Great Bend)
Pole Banner Art (Hoisington)
WPA Artwork (Hoisington)
Stafford County Flour Mill (Hudson)
Martin Cemetery (St. John)
Townsquare (St. John)
Historic Ritz Theatre (Stafford)
National Historic Register Buildings (Stafford)

Festivals & Events
After Harvest Festival (Ellinwood)
Holiday Trail of Lights (Great Bend)
Labor Day Celebration (Hoisington)
Chicken Ride – Ham & Jam Fest (Hudson)
Oktoberfest (Stafford)
St. John Jubilee (St. John)
Wing & Wetlands Birding Festival(Cheyenne Bottoms, odd numbered years)

Scenic Sites/Recreation Activities
Biking – Lake Barton, Arkansas River Route, Cheyenne Bottoms, Paved county road routes (maps available), Stone Lake
Birding – Cheyenne Bottoms, Quivira NWR, Arkansas River, Dominican Sister’s, Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo, Songbird Habitat
Hiking – Arkansas River, Lake Barton, Stone Lake
Paddling – Veteran’s Lake, Stone Lake, Cheyenne Bottoms, Arkansas River
Photography – Veteran’s Park, Dominican Sisters, Songbird Habitat, Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo, Arkansas River, The Raptor Center