Explore Northwest Kansas

Northwest Kansas, dominated by the High Plains and Smoky Hills physiographic regions, includes some of the most stunning landscapes in the state. Explore the rugged canyons of the Arikaree Breaks; discover the towering chalk formations of Castle Rock and Monument Rocks; wind through canyonland and chalk bluffs at Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park and Smoky Valley Ranch; hike, swim, and boat at Lake Scott State Park; take in the view from atop Cedar Bluff; and visit the highest point in the state at Mount Sunflower.