Once you go camping in Kansas, you'll understand why Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz was so determined to get home. While camping in Kansas, you'll be reminded that the state is still home on the range to American bison, which can be seen at various wildlife refuges and along the highways in western Kansas and the Flint Hills.

Home to nine scenic byways, traveling to RV parks in Kansas is more beautiful than ever before. You may be surprised that there's a byway named the Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway that zig-zags north and south and follows a busy migratory bird flyway. At the southern tip, the Quivira

Once you go camping in Kansas, you'll understand why Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz was so determined to get home. While camping in Kansas, you'll be reminded that the state is still home on the range to American bison, which can be seen at various wildlife refuges and along the highways in western Kansas and the Flint Hills.

Home to nine scenic byways, traveling to RV parks in Kansas is more beautiful than ever before. You may be surprised that there's a byway named the Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway that zig-zags north and south and follows a busy migratory bird flyway. At the southern tip, the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 22,135 acres of prairie grass, salt marsh, sand dunes, and forest. Follow the footsteps of explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark while driving the Glacial Hills Scenic Byway that often parallels the Missouri River.

If you like to add water adventure to your visit to RV parks in Kansas, then you're in luck. Bring your own paddles and set in at one of the state's three navigable rivers: the Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas. The Kansas (Kaw) River stretches 171 miles from Junction City to its confluence with the Missouri River and is fast becoming a valued recreational resource for thousands of visitors each year. With 24 major reservoirs and 40 state fishing lakes ranging from 50 to 300 acres, never be far away from your rod and reel when visiting RV parks in Kansas. Many of these lakes feature well-kept swimming beaches, picnic areas, and places to put in your canoe or kayak.

The many farms and ranches provide cattle trails, ranch rodeos, threshing bees, and harvest festivals highlighting Kansas agrarian roots. Visit a family farm and buy from a roadside stand or farmers market. Visit a working cattle ranch or dude ranch and do some ridin' and ropin'. Because the land is so fertile, it's home to many vineyards and wineries. These include Pome on the Range Orchards & Winery in Williamsburg or Oz Winery in Wamego.

Camping in Kansas can also bring out the "camp." In Cawker City, visit the world's largest ball of twine. In Goodland, there's a 24- by 32-foot rendition of Vincent Van Gogh's famous painting of sunflowers standing on an eight-story easel. Or attend the annual festival in the "Spinach Capital of the World" in Lenexa, where the world's largest spinach salad is tossed with pitchforks in a plastic pool.

Fine arts can be found throughout the state and to help the visitor discover all the best, the State of Kansas has created the Artisan Trail Ready-Made Adventure consisting of a dozen cities known for popular galleries and cultural centers. Most of these are located near Interstate 70.