“As our sense of wonder in nature diminishes, so too does our sense of the sacred, our pleasure in the created world, and the impulse behind a great deal of our best thinking.”
– David Orr
Welcome to our blog!
Welcome to the outdoor recreation blog at Kansas State University. Written by students in the Park Management and Conservation program, this blog provides a venue for students to share their outdoor recreation experiences. We hope that, as you peruse our posts, you find information for new places to explore, tips and tricks for outdoor recreational pursuits, and general inspiration for your daily life and experiences in the natural world. Enjoy!
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A Winter Hike at Konza Prairie
I recently went to Konza Prairie and walked the trails with a friend. Konza is open to the public, but it’s a nature preserve where research takes place, so visitors are expected to behave themselves and stay on the trails. It was so windy in the parking lot that I could feel my car shaking… Read more
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Gvarn’s Journey back to Lansing Blog 2
Garrett Varney’s Trip back to Lansing, Kansas. November 30th, 2021. On Monday, November 22nd, 2021, I decided to make that day the time to return back to my hometown of Lansing Kansas for the coming holiday known as “Thanksgiving,” which is an American holiday that celebrates what we are thankful for. While driving back, the… Read more
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Echo Cliff Park
Outside of a small town in the middle of nowhere Kansas, lies a hidden gem that has long been a favorite of mine. If you go to Dover Kansas, and head west about 10 minutes, you’ll come across a lone gravel road that leads you right to said place. A small park that, from where… Read more
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Fairmont Recreation Area
The Fairmont recreation area is a gorgeous 110 acres along the bank of the Kansas River here in Riley County, KS. Riley County owns approximately 60 acres and the City of Manhattan owns approximately 40 acres and the other10 acres under the river bridge was granted a highway use permit by the Kansas Department of Transportation.… Read more
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Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
On October 9th, 2021 my roommate and I took a 3 and a half hour drive to Oakley, Kansas to see the infamous Little Jerusalem State Park. I was inspired to visit this state park because of its reviews and I wasn’t expecting to actually like it as much as I did. I was expecting… Read more
PMC 210: Intro to Outdoor Recreation 