No matter the season, here in Kansas, we always have plenty on our bucket lists and can often have a hard time choosing what to visit first. But we’ve got you covered! The only thing better than hearing about an amazing attraction in your state is hearing that it’s also free to visit. One of Kansas’ most spectacular natural wonders is also relatively overlooked, but this incredible rock formation will blow your mind with its size and sheer beauty. Without further ado, let’s check out what’s been hiding out in rural Kansas!
Do you recognize this rock formation from above? It’s one of our favorite places to visit, but it looks much more impressive from the ground.
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Of course, that formation is Monument Rocks, a stunning area of tall rock face made of Niobrara Chalk.
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Way back, during the Cretaceous period, there was a huge area of sea cutting through the middle of what is now the United States. Deposits left at the bottom of that sea are what you see here, stacked into layers making up this huge formation.
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Today, the formation is towering at 70 feet tall in some places, completely surrounded by flat ground on all sides.
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It’s been named one of the “Eight Wonders of Kansas,” and no wonder, with how unique and beautiful it is.
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After 80 million years, this is what’s currently left behind for us to enjoy. As long as the roads aren’t too wet, you’ll have no issue getting over here to enjoy this piece of Earth’s art.
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You can visit anytime during regular daylight hours, and you’re asked to keep off of the formations, as pieces have been broken in the past and they can never be repaired. The minerals here are incredibly delicate, despite how sturdy they may look.
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Other than keeping off of the structures, feel free to take as many photos as you like, and enjoy every second looking over the formation and finding tiny fossils, bird nests, and more.
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Next time you’re looking for a stunning location to travel to during a day trip, or a phenomenal place to take some photos, Monument Rocks is there for you!
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You’ll find Monument Rocks near Lewis, Kansas. Make sure to not leave any trash behind when you visit and take everything back with you that you bring. This is one of the most spectacular natural wonders in Kansas and we need to keep this spot clean and in its best condition if we want it to stay open to the public!
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If you love Kansas’ rock formations, you’ll also love this huge area full of spherical rocks perfect for climbing and taking photos.
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Natural Wonders in Kansas & Related Info January 08, 2023 Jennifer What are the best natural wonders in Kansas? Kansas doesn’t get the accolades that it should for its diverse landscape, but there are some truly incredible places to explore throughout the state that simply can’t be found anywhere else. From waterfalls and larger-than-life rock formations to stunning natural preserves, here are just a few of the most epic natural wonders in Nevada:
Arikaree Breaks, Saint Francis Castle Rock, Quinter Cimarron National Grassland Cowley Lake Waterfall Flint Hills Gypsum Hills Horsethief Canyon, Beaver Monument Rocks, Lewis Mushroom Rock State Park, Brookville Pillsbury Crossing Rock City, Minneapolis Table Mound Hiking Trail Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City
Does Kansas have any unique roadside attractions? Kansas is full of vibrant landscapes and spectacular wonders, both natural and man-made. There’s no shortage of interesting places and things to do in Kansas! But the state is also home to its fair share of offbeat pit stops that are a little more out-of-the-box. From the World’s Largest Ball of Twine to small-town specialty museums, here are just a few of the most unique roadside attractions in Kansas to visit on your next road trip:
Big Well Museum & Visitors Center, Greensburg Black Squirrel Statues, Marysville Bowl Plaza, Lucas Dorothy’s House & The Land Of Oz, Liberal Famous Gunfighters Wax Museum, Dodge City Garden of Eden, Lucas Geographic Center of the Contiguous United States, Lebanon Hot and Cold Water Towers, Pratt Johnny Kaw, Manhattan Kansas Barbed Wire Museum, La Crosse Kansas Underground Salt Museum: Strataca, Hutchinson Mount Sunflower, Wallace County M.T. Liggett’s Political Sculptures, Mullinville Museum of Odd, Lawrence Thomas P. “Boston” Corbett Dugout Truckhenge, Topeka Wheat Liberty Bell, Goessel World’s Largest Collection of World’s Smallest Versions of World’s Largest Things, Lucas World’s Largest Ball of Twine, Cawker City World’s Largest Easel, Goodland World’s Largest Hand Painted Czech Egg, Wilson
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Natural Wonders in Kansas & Related Info
January 08, 2023
Jennifer
What are the best natural wonders in Kansas? Kansas doesn’t get the accolades that it should for its diverse landscape, but there are some truly incredible places to explore throughout the state that simply can’t be found anywhere else. From waterfalls and larger-than-life rock formations to stunning natural preserves, here are just a few of the most epic natural wonders in Nevada:
Arikaree Breaks, Saint Francis Castle Rock, Quinter Cimarron National Grassland Cowley Lake Waterfall Flint Hills Gypsum Hills Horsethief Canyon, Beaver Monument Rocks, Lewis Mushroom Rock State Park, Brookville Pillsbury Crossing Rock City, Minneapolis Table Mound Hiking Trail Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City
Does Kansas have any unique roadside attractions? Kansas is full of vibrant landscapes and spectacular wonders, both natural and man-made. There’s no shortage of interesting places and things to do in Kansas! But the state is also home to its fair share of offbeat pit stops that are a little more out-of-the-box. From the World’s Largest Ball of Twine to small-town specialty museums, here are just a few of the most unique roadside attractions in Kansas to visit on your next road trip:
Big Well Museum & Visitors Center, Greensburg Black Squirrel Statues, Marysville Bowl Plaza, Lucas Dorothy’s House & The Land Of Oz, Liberal Famous Gunfighters Wax Museum, Dodge City Garden of Eden, Lucas Geographic Center of the Contiguous United States, Lebanon Hot and Cold Water Towers, Pratt Johnny Kaw, Manhattan Kansas Barbed Wire Museum, La Crosse Kansas Underground Salt Museum: Strataca, Hutchinson Mount Sunflower, Wallace County M.T. Liggett’s Political Sculptures, Mullinville Museum of Odd, Lawrence Thomas P. “Boston” Corbett Dugout Truckhenge, Topeka Wheat Liberty Bell, Goessel World’s Largest Collection of World’s Smallest Versions of World’s Largest Things, Lucas World’s Largest Ball of Twine, Cawker City World’s Largest Easel, Goodland World’s Largest Hand Painted Czech Egg, Wilson
The OIYS Visitor Center
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Kansas doesn’t get the accolades that it should for its diverse landscape, but there are some truly incredible places to explore throughout the state that simply can’t be found anywhere else. From waterfalls and larger-than-life rock formations to stunning natural preserves, here are just a few of the most epic natural wonders in Nevada:
- Arikaree Breaks, Saint Francis
- Castle Rock, Quinter
- Cimarron National Grassland
- Cowley Lake Waterfall
- Flint Hills
- Gypsum Hills
- Horsethief Canyon, Beaver
- Monument Rocks, Lewis
- Mushroom Rock State Park, Brookville
- Pillsbury Crossing
- Rock City, Minneapolis
- Table Mound Hiking Trail
- Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City
Does Kansas have any unique roadside attractions?
Kansas is full of vibrant landscapes and spectacular wonders, both natural and man-made. There’s no shortage of interesting places and things to do in Kansas! But the state is also home to its fair share of offbeat pit stops that are a little more out-of-the-box. From the World’s Largest Ball of Twine to small-town specialty museums, here are just a few of the most unique roadside attractions in Kansas to visit on your next road trip:
- Big Well Museum & Visitors Center, Greensburg
- Black Squirrel Statues, Marysville
- Bowl Plaza, Lucas
- Dorothy’s House & The Land Of Oz, Liberal
- Famous Gunfighters Wax Museum, Dodge City
- Garden of Eden, Lucas
- Geographic Center of the Contiguous United States, Lebanon
- Hot and Cold Water Towers, Pratt
- Johnny Kaw, Manhattan
- Kansas Barbed Wire Museum, La Crosse
- Kansas Underground Salt Museum: Strataca, Hutchinson
- Mount Sunflower, Wallace County
- M.T. Liggett’s Political Sculptures, Mullinville
- Museum of Odd, Lawrence
- Thomas P. “Boston” Corbett Dugout
- Truckhenge, Topeka
- Wheat Liberty Bell, Goessel
- World’s Largest Collection of World’s Smallest Versions of World’s Largest Things, Lucas
- World’s Largest Ball of Twine, Cawker City
- World’s Largest Easel, Goodland
- World’s Largest Hand Painted Czech Egg, Wilson
