It is hard to believe that July is almost over, meaning that summer vacation is coming to a close in about a month. Have you had any of those big summer adventures that you had anticipated? If you have, keep the momentum going by adding these to your adventure list; if you have not, it is time to check out these perfect places to go in Kansas if you’re feeling adventurous:
- Catch a glimpse of a ghost.
Visit Atchison You say you aren’t afraid of ghosts, now prove it by taking one of Haunted Atchison’s guided tours, which vary from cemetery walks to haunted trolley rides to a spooky glimpse into the world famous Sallie House (pictured).
- Dig for dinosaurs.
Adventure Tours of Kansas “How did you spend your summer vacation?”
“I visited my grandma in Wisconsin… you?”
“Oh, you know; just digging up fossils and discovering a new breed of dinosaur… so, the usual.”
Your summer can be this epic when you join Adventure Tours of Kansas for an unforgettable fossil dig.
- Spot a UFO.
Adventure Tours of Kansas Did we mention that Adventure Tours of Kansas also offer opportunities for star gazing and UFO sightings with their state-of-the-art technology?
- Spend some one-on-one time with Mr. President.
Yelp The gangs all here at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home! If you have yet to visit this historic gem, what are you waiting for?
- Dodge a shootout in Dodge City.
Boot Hill Museum Facebook Welcome to the Boot Hill Museum; your ticket to the past complete with can-can dancers dressed in colorful garb, bygone stores, and even some good old fashioned cowboy shootouts in the streets.
- Follow the Yellow Brick Road.
Yelp When it comes to enjoying the Wizard of Oz firsthand, Kansans have a few options: the colorful Oz Museum in Wamego or the charming Dorothy’s House & Land of Oz in Liberal. (Heck, it’s still summer; tap your heels together and wish to go to both!)
- Zip line the Flint Hills.
Wildwood Outdoor Adventure Park Facebook Sure, you’ve walked the Flint Hills a time or two (or 50), but until you soar over them via zip line with Wildwood Outdoor Adventure Park, you have yet to REALLY experience them.
- Hunt with a pro.
Kansas Hunting Adventures Facebook If you enjoy hunting for big game in and around Kansas, you are going to love hunting with Kansas Hunting Adventures, who specializes in deer hunting on their 4,000 acres of privately owned land.
- Dine with exotic animals.
Yelp “So you dug up some old dinosaur bones this summer… big whoop! Did you do anything else?”
“Not really; just had breakfast with giraffes and rode the camels at Hedrick’s Exotic Animal Farm and Bed & Breakfast Inn… Don’t worry about it.”
- Kayak on Wilson Lake.
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism Most Kansas state parks have areas to rent equipment for various water sports, so bring your wet suit and prepare to get your splash on.
Looking for even more adventurous ideas? Click on 13 Things In Kansas You Must Do Before You Die.
Visit Atchison
You say you aren’t afraid of ghosts, now prove it by taking one of Haunted Atchison’s guided tours, which vary from cemetery walks to haunted trolley rides to a spooky glimpse into the world famous Sallie House (pictured).
Adventure Tours of Kansas
“How did you spend your summer vacation?”
“I visited my grandma in Wisconsin… you?”
“Oh, you know; just digging up fossils and discovering a new breed of dinosaur… so, the usual.”
Your summer can be this epic when you join Adventure Tours of Kansas for an unforgettable fossil dig.
Did we mention that Adventure Tours of Kansas also offer opportunities for star gazing and UFO sightings with their state-of-the-art technology?
Yelp
The gangs all here at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home! If you have yet to visit this historic gem, what are you waiting for?
Boot Hill Museum Facebook
Welcome to the Boot Hill Museum; your ticket to the past complete with can-can dancers dressed in colorful garb, bygone stores, and even some good old fashioned cowboy shootouts in the streets.
When it comes to enjoying the Wizard of Oz firsthand, Kansans have a few options: the colorful Oz Museum in Wamego or the charming Dorothy’s House & Land of Oz in Liberal. (Heck, it’s still summer; tap your heels together and wish to go to both!)
Wildwood Outdoor Adventure Park Facebook
Sure, you’ve walked the Flint Hills a time or two (or 50), but until you soar over them via zip line with Wildwood Outdoor Adventure Park, you have yet to REALLY experience them.
Kansas Hunting Adventures Facebook
If you enjoy hunting for big game in and around Kansas, you are going to love hunting with Kansas Hunting Adventures, who specializes in deer hunting on their 4,000 acres of privately owned land.
“So you dug up some old dinosaur bones this summer… big whoop! Did you do anything else?”
“Not really; just had breakfast with giraffes and rode the camels at Hedrick’s Exotic Animal Farm and Bed & Breakfast Inn… Don’t worry about it.”
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism
Most Kansas state parks have areas to rent equipment for various water sports, so bring your wet suit and prepare to get your splash on.
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