Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions
Visitor Information:
Where can I get more visitor information & brochures?
●
Convention & Visitor's Bureau
3007 10th Street (620)792-2750
●
Hotels
Website:
www.visitgreatbend.com
Camping:
Where all can we camp?
Cheyenne Bottoms has a primitive camping area located east of Hwy 281 on Northeast 60 Rd
Primitive Camping
Grounds
Do we need a permit to camp in wildlife areas?
No, but camping is only permitted in the primitive camping area located at Cheyenne Bottoms
Can we build a campfire wherever we want?
No, only in marked areas and following all fire safety guidelines
Recreational Vehicles:
Where can we camp with our RV?
Cottonwood Grove RV Park
2800 North Main Street
Great Bend, Kansas
620-792-4558
Kiowa Camp Grounds
517 Kiowa Road
Great Bend, Kansas
620-793-3160
Finer Mobile
Park
Finer Mobile Park
5501 9th Street # 40
Great Bend, Kansas
620-792-5803
Cottonwood
Grove RV Park
Kiowa
Camp
Grounds
Where is the local RV dump site?
Available at Kiowa Camp Grounds
Where can we go for RV repair?
●
Harper Camperland LLC
8:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday-Friday
8:30 am - 5 pm Saturday
1200 E 10th Street
(620) 792-5170
Will there be any problems driving my RV on this Byway? No
Hiking:
Are there any hikes you recommend for us to take with small children?
Veterans Memorial Park (1 mi) (17th and McKinley in Great Bend)
Arkansas River Hike & Bike Trail (7mi) (West of River Bridge on S Hwy 281)
Wildlife Nature Trail (5/8 mi) (located beside Wetlands Education Center on 156 Hwy)
Birdhouse Boulevard (1000 ft) and Migrant's Mile Nature Trail (1.2 mi)
(Quivira National Wildlife Refuge)
Where can we find a handicapped accessible trail?
Veteran’s Park in Great Bend
Arkansas River Hike & Bike Path in Great Bend
George Stump Nature Trail at Kansas Wetlands Education Center
Migrants Mile Nature Trail at Quivira
What hikes would you recommend for the best scenic views?
Arkansas River Hike & Bike Path in Great Bend
Wildlife Area Nature Trail in Cheyenne Bottoms
Migrant's Mile Nature Trail and Birdhouse Boulevard at Quivira
Biking:
Where can we find bike trails?
●
●
●
River Hike & Bike Trail (River Bridge on South Highway 281)
Veteran’s Memorial Park (17th and McKinley in Great Bend)
Migrant's Mile Nature Trail (Quivira National Wildlife Refuge)
Are there any restrictions for bikers?
Stay on established roads and trails and stay off interpretive nature trails.
Where can we go for bike repair?
Golden Belt Bicycle Company
1111 Main Street
620-793-7060
Fishing:
Where is the best fishing in this area?
Stone Lake and Veterans Lake in Great Bend are both stocked public lakes
Wilson State Lake northeast of Great Bend for fresh water fishing
Will we find different fish in the lakes than in ponds?
Yes, a wider variety of fish is in the lakes and are likely to be larger.
Where can I get a fishing license locally?
Barton County Clerk
County Courthouse
1400 Main Street
620-793-1835
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dillon’s Store
Dillon’s Store
1811 Main Street
620-793-7887
7:00 am - 10:00 pm
4107 10th Street
620-792-3591
6:00 am - 12:00 am
Walmart
3503 10th Street
620-792-3632
Open 24 Hours
What fishing is subject to catch and release? Catch and Release is specific to
site. For more information consult a Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary handbook or call
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks at 620-672-5911 or online at www.kdwp.state.ks.us
Hunting:
What are the different hunting seasons for upland, waterfowl, turkey, and
deer?
Changes annually. For Specific dates consult a Kansas Hunting Regulations handbook or call
the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks office at 620-672-5911 or at their website:
www.kdwp.state.ks.us
Typical Seasons
Pheasant – First part of November thru end of January
Quail – Mid November thru mid-January
Ducks – Mid October thru mid-December
Geese- Late October thru mid-February
Turkey – First of October to end of November and January
Deer – End of November to mid-December
Where can I go to purchase a hunting license?
Same as fishing
Parks:
Where are the local parks?
East Side
th
● Heizer Park - 8 Street & Heizer Street
Picnic tables & grills, play station, junior league ball field, soccer field, volleyball court,
basketball court, paved parking
● By-Pass Park – HWY 281 By-Pass & Broadway Avenue 1 acre
1 Shelter House with grill & picnic tables, basketball court, assorted play equipment,
water fountain
th
● Harms Ball Complex- 24 Street & HWY 281 By-Pass
7 acres
1 softball field, 1 lighted baseball field
Central
● Lafayette Park – Jack Kilby Square – Main Street
Band shell with benches, restrooms, flowerbeds, fountain, walkways, Kansas Quilt
Walk, Civil War statue, seasonal ice-skating rink
● Stone Lake- Railroad Avenue & S. Washington Street
43 acres
Fishing Lake, limited boating, fishing docks, riverside nature trail.
th
th
● Brit Spaugh Park- N. Main Street from 19 Street to 24 Street
Included in the 46 acre park area: Wetlands Aquatic Center (admission charged),
shelter houses with grills & picnic tables, a variety of playground equipment including
the Tot Spot, a skate park, BMX bike park, basketball courts, tennis courts, 2 lighted
softball fields (one with covered grandstand & concession stands), little league field,
lighted horseshoe pits, and restrooms.
West Side
th
st
● Veteran's Memorial Park & Lake – McKinley Street from 17 Street to 21 Street
Fishing lake, limited boating (paddleboat and canoe), restrooms, ball field complex (1
concession stand complete with restrooms & dressing rooms, 1 lighted baseball field, 2
lighted softball fields, 2 little league fields), tennis courts (4 lighted), shelter houses
complete with grills & tables, physical fitness trail, walking trail with floating bridge,
handicap accessible floating fishing dock, assorted play equipment, sand beach,
restrooms 78 acres
● Eisenhower Park – Lakin Avenue & Garfield Street
2 acres
Little league ball field, assorted play equipment, picnic tables & grill, water fountain
 Great Bend Sports Complex – South McKinley
Baseball Fields, Open Area
For additional information call Great Bend Park Department at 620-793-4160
Are there any State Parks nearby?
Lake Wilson would be the closest. Approximately 45 miles north.
Where is the nearest Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Office?
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Operations Office
512 SE 25th Avenue
Pratt, KS 67124
620-672-5911
Where can we obtain a Kansas State Parks Pass?
A State Park Pass can be obtained at the state park location or through the Kansas
Department of Wildlife and Parks office or on their website at www.kdwp.state.ks.us
Lakes, Rivers, and Streams:
Is there any place to kayak?
Stone Lake or Vet's Lake in Great Bend.
Where can our kids wade in a river or stream?
Arkansas River access is available at Hike/Bike Path entry at Stone Lake.
Do I need to register my boat for use on public waters?
Yes. You can register online at www.kdwp.state.ks.us, at Kansas Department of Wildlife and
Parks, a boat registration agent, state park, or regional office.
How do we know in what part of the lakes to canoe, kayak, or raft?
Places will be marked where not to boat.
Can we boat in the wetlands areas?
No, un-motorized boats are only permitted in designated areas.
Swimming:
Is there a swimming public pool nearby? Yes
The Wetlands at Great Bend (outdoor water park)
Brit Spaugh Park
12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Admission: under age 3 free
Ages 3-17 $3.00
Ages 18+
$4.00
2303 Main Street 620-792-1516
7 days a week
Club 1 Fitness (indoor) 3806 Broadway Avenue
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 5 am - 9:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 9:30 pm Saturday 8 am - 6 pm
Admission: Under 18
$5.00+tax
18 and Over $10.00+tax
620-792-1366
Sunday 1 pm - 6 pm
Horses:
Are there trails for horseback riding?
Quivira allows horseback riding, but only with Refuge staff permission and only on established
roads and trails. They are not allowed on interpretive nature trails.
Camp Aldrich also has riding trails.
Are there places to rent horses? No
ATVs:
Do I need to register my ATV for use on public lands? Yes
We want to ride our ATVs on a trail, where would you suggest?
There are no public ATV trails available
Are there private lands we should keep our ATVs clear of?
Area around the Radium Bridge at the Arkansas River and any areas marked otherwise.
Always get permission before riding on public properties.
Recreational Equipment:
Where can we get a list of local guides for hunting, fishing & wildlife
watching?
●
Great Bend Convention & Visitor's Bureau 3111 10th Street 620-792-2750
Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Where can we buy recreational equipment?
●
●
●
●
Wal-Mart
Hibbett Sports
Action Sports
Club 1 Fitness
3503 10th Street
3709 10th Street
1915 Lakin Avenue
3806 Broadway Avenue
620-792-3632
620-792-2585
620-792-2538
620-792-1366
Can travelers use the local Recreation Centers?
Club 1 Fitness
$4.00/day visitor fee
Great Bend Recreation Center: To play basketball the first time is free, but a returning visit
requires a fee. Check with the front desk before using or call 620-792-3755.
Open from 8 am - 5 pm
Cultural Questions:
Heritage:
How do we find out about the cultural groups represented in this
community?
Contact the City of Great Bend Office at 793-4111 or Chamber Of Commerce at 792-2401
What are the cultural celebrations of the area?
●
●
Juneteenth- A celebration of black heritage
Cinco de Mayo- Hispanic community
Did any famous person come from this area?
●
●
●
Oscar Micheaux- First African-American to produce a feature film
Gus Shafer- Artist famous for his bronze sculptures
Jack Kilby- Co-inventor of the integrated circuit and 2000 Nobel Prize laureate in
Physics
What places carry great cultural importance for this community?
St. Rose Church, Dominican Sisters Convent, Main Street District
How many languages other than English are spoken along this byway?
One-Spanish
Museums and Tours:
Are there any specialty museums or attractions in Great Bend?
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
Raptor Center at Great Bend Zoo
Kansas Wetlands Interpretive/Education Center at Cheyenne Bottoms
Kansas Oil and Gas Museum
Barton County Historical Village and Museum
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge
B-29 Memorial Plaza at Great Bend Municipal Airport
Santa Around the World
Great Bend High School Hall of Fame
Are there any local guided tours?
●
●
Barton County Historical Village and Museum
85 S US Hwy 281
620-793-5125
10 am - 5 pm Tuesday-Friday
1 pm - 5 pm Saturday and Sunday (April – October)
Admission: 16 & Older $4.00
Kansas Wetlands Education Center
592 NE K-156 Highway
877-243-9268
Are there any self-guided tours?
Kansas Quilt Walk, Great Bend Mural Project, Barton County Cemetery, Great Bend Historic
Homes, Birdhouse Art, Cemetery, Exoduster, Agritourism, Night Skies.
Restaurants:
What can you tell me about some of the local restaurants?
American: Applebees, Arby's, Burger King, Diane's Diner, Granny's Kitchen, Lumpy’s Home
Field Bar & Grill, KFC, Leann's, Long John Silvers, McDonalds, Mr. Burger, The Page, Papa
Murphy's Pizza, Perkins, Pizza Hut, The Rack Billiard Cafe, Sonic, Subway, Wendy's, Zip
Stop 2, Handlebar & Grill, Great Bend Coffee Co., Perks, Freddy’s Frozen Custard &
Steakburgers
Mexican: Delgados, Kiowa Kitchen, Los Dos Potrillos, Playa Azul, Taco Bell, Taco Hut,
Maria’s Mexican Grill, Mary’s Kitchen
Oriental: Classic Inn, Great Wall, Chosen Wok
Is there a restaurant that serves local favorites?
Breakfast/Lunch: Granny's Kitchen
Lunch: Perks, Great Bend Coffee Co.
Dinner: The Page, The Rack Billiard Cafe
Mexican: Delgados, Playa Azul
Burgers: Lumpy’s Home Field Bar and Grill, Handlebar & Grill
Events:
What are some of the local events?
Great Bend:
● Farm
& Ranch Expo , April
County Fair, July
● Zoo Boo, Late October
● Holiday Trail of Lights/ Santa World, November and December
● Wings N' Wetlands Birding Festival, Cheyenne Bottoms & Quivira, Last Weekend of April
(odd years)
● Barton
Quivira:
● Kid's
Fishing Clinic, June
● National Wildlife Refuge Week, Month of October
Ellinwood:
After Harvest Festival, Third week in July
Hoisington:
Labor Day Celebration, Labor Day weekend
Stafford:
Oktoberfest, First week in October
Is there a local rodeo?
Not in Great Bend. However, Stafford's Annual Rodeo is put on by the Stafford Saddle Club
and is held on the second weekend of July (Friday and Saturday nights)
Do you have an annual winter celebration?
YES The Trail of Lights begins the weekend before Thanksgiving and runs till the end of
December. It includes the Twelve Days of Christmas in Veteran's Memorial Park, Wild Lights
in Brit Spaugh Park & Zoo and Lafayette Lights in Courthouse Square.
Santa World is another unique Christmas specialty to see at 1901 Lakin.
Local:
Where can I buy books written by or about local people?
●
Barton County Historical Museum Gift Shop 85 S US HWY 281
10 am - 5 pm Tuesday-Friday
1 pm - 5 pm Saturday & Sunday (April – October)
793-5125
Are there local artists who have their work for sale or on display in the
area?
●
●
Shafer Art Gallery at Barton County Community College
245 North East 30th Road 620-792-9342
Barton County Arts Center & Gallery
1401 Main Street
620-792-4221
11 am - 5:30 pm Monday-Friday
Can you recommend places with gifts that I can buy which are locally
made?
●
●
Rosewood Gallery (handmade furniture)
1607 Main Street
620-793-8599
9 am - 5 pm Monday-Friday
Barton County Historical Society (miscellaneous)
85 South Highway 281
620-793-5125
Where can we see a live play or theater?
●
●
Crest Theater (live)
Golden Belt Cinema 6 (Film)
1905 Lakin Avenue
1222 Kansas Avenue
620-792-4228
620-792-5769
Where can we find of list of things to do at night?
Auto Racing:
S.R.C.A. Drag Strip
Expo Complex
785-483-1980
Bowling:
Walnut Bowl
2901 N. Washington
620-793-9400
Golf:
Walnut Mini-Golf (seasonal),
2901 N. Washington,
620-792-6545
Skating:
Ice Skating Park (seasonal)
Main Street
620-793-4160
Tennis Courts:
Veteran's Park (outdoor)
620-793-4160
N. McKinley
Club 1 Fitness (indoor/outdoor)
3806 Broadway
620-792-1366
Theaters:
Great Bend Community Theatre (live)
1905 Lakin
620-792-4228
Golden Belt Cinema 6 (movies)
1222 Kansas Avenue
620-792-5769
Billiards:
Charlie's Place
1109 Main
620-793-8668
Lumpy’s Home Field Bar & Grill
2017 Forest
620-793-6420
The Rack Billiard Club
3320 Railroad Ave
620-792-5851
Where do the locals hang out?
●
●
●
●
●
Walnut Bowl
Charlie's Place
The Rack Billiard Club
The Page
Lumpy’s Home Field Bar & Grill
2901 N. Washington Street
620-793-9400
1109 Main Street
3320 Railroad Avenue
620-793-8668
620-792-5851
2920 10th Street
2017 Forest Avenue
620-792-8700
620-793-6420
Historical Questions:
Town History:
Who's the local expert on the history of this area?
Karen Neuforth at the Barton County Arts Council 620-792-4221 or at home 620-793-7904
Do you have a kid-friendly place where we can learn the history?
●
Barton County Historical Village and Museum 85 S US HWY 281
10-5pm Tuesday-Friday
1-5pm Saturday/Sunday (April-October)
793-5125
How did this town get its name?
Great Bend was aptly named for being located on the “great bend” of the Arkansas River
What are some of the oldest buildings in this community?
The Barton County Historical Society's Museum and Village contains some of the oldest
buildings from this part of the state
There are several buildings on the courthouse square area that date back to the early 1800's.
What historical buildings should we be sure to see?
The Crest Theater, built in 1950, was originally the town's movie theater but became
renovated and converted into a live theater where patrons enjoy entertainment to this day.
Kansas Historic Register.
For what reason was this town originally founded?
Great Bend started as a trading post on the Santa Fe Trail and developed into a cow town.
Town Questions:
What is the town's population?
Approximately 16,000 people
What is the elevation here?
1,849 feet above sea level
How do people make a living in this area?
Agricultural industries from farming to selling equipment
Oil exploration and services
Manufacturing including national headquarter for Fuller Brush
Service sector includes hospital, mental health, etc.
Who is the largest employer in the area?
Not including medical and education businesses, CPI, and Fuller Brush are the two largest
employers
What is the local sales tax?
8.25%
Where is the Chamber of Commerce located?
1125 Williams Street
8 am - 5 pm Monday-Friday
792-2401
How much oil and gas is being pumped in this area?
In 2006, Barton County produced 1,675,734 bbls (barrels) of oil and 540,860 mcf (thousand
cubic feet) of gas
Byway Questions:
Administration:
Who's in charge of this Byway?
Barton County Office for Administrative Concerns
Great Bend Convention & Visitors Bureau for Marketing
Byway Road:
Is this road safe any time of year?
Road is unsafe in the winter when covered in ice, and when water rises above the roads
What are the biggest changes that have happened along this Byway in the
last decade?
It became a National Scenic Byway; the building of the Kansas Wetlands Interpretive/
Education Center, Raptor Center at Great Bend Zoo
When is the best time to visit this Byway if we want to come again?
From late spring to early fall is the best time to visit, because you get to enjoy all of the
wildflowers, wildlife, and local events that take place during that time period
Why is this called the Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway?
It is located through the wetlands of Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira where different varieties
of wildlife live
Can we just pull off the road, park and go hiking?
No off-road hiking is allowed
What are the signs of past Spanish habitation on this Byway?
Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado came through Quivira searching for silver
and gold in 1541. He was one of the first explorers to explore this area
Where are the public restrooms on this Byways?
Public restrooms are available in all towns along the Byway, and in the information centers at
the two wetlands centers
What time of day are deer most likely to be on the Byway?
Dusk and dawn are when deer go out to feed and cross the roads more. This is even more
frequent in the fall during mating season
Can we let our dog run loose in the natural areas?
No, dogs and other pets must remain inside vehicles
What do we do upon meeting a deer on the Byway?
If you think you have time to avoid collision, slow down, flash your lights and honk your horn.
If no one is around, then brake hard. If collision is impossible, do not swerve the vehicle
because it may put you in serious danger. Report the accident as soon as possible.
Stops:
Are there any interesting side trips we can take off this Byway?
Claflin, Hoisington, Ellinwood, Great Bend, Hudson, Stafford, St. John
Are there any off-byway attractions?
Old Fashioned Main Street
Starr-Wolf Hotel
Underground Tunnels
Wolf Park Band Shell
Hoisington Post Office Depression Art Murals
Hoisington Historical Arts Museum
Stafford County Flour Mill
Historic Downtown Square
First United Methodist Church
Covenanter Church
Claflin
Ellinwood
Ellinwood
Ellinwood
Hoisington
Hoisington
Hudson
St. John
Stafford
Stafford
Byways:
What other Byways are in the area?
Smoky Valley and Post Rock
How many Scenic Byways are there in the State?
Nine (9) - (Post Rock; Smoky Valley; Wetlands and Wildlife; Gypsum Hills; Prairie Trail; Flint
Hills; Native Stone; Glacial Hills; Frontier Military)
Agricultural:
What livestock is raised in the area?
Cattle
What crops are grown in this area?
Corn, milo, wheat, alfalfa, soy beans, some cotton
Any harvest festivals?
After Harvest Festival, Ellinwood, Third Week in July
Who has the right-of-way when sheep, cows, or horses are on the road?
Right-of-way is usually given to the animals. Slow down and let the animals pass in front of
you and follow directions given by riders or herders
What does CRP mean?
Conservation Reserve Program. CRP land is financially supported by the Government. It is
run by farmers and ranchers who convert their land, in compliance with Federal and State
environmental laws, into places where wildlife can live, soil is conserved, and water quality is
improved.
Scenic and Nature Questions:
Weather:
How much rain falls here in a year?
25 inches
How many days of sunshine do you receive each year?
About 225 days
What is the average snowfall here?
20 inches
Wildflowers:
When is the peak season for wildflowers?
Late spring to early fall
Where can we buy books on wildflowers and wildlife?
Kansas Wetlands Education Center at Cheyenne Bottoms
Wildflower Guide to the Byway available at Visitor Information Centers.
Wildlife:
If we came to see wildlife, when is the best time to come?
The spring and fall migrations are the absolute best for bird viewing at dawn and dusk. Other
wildlife viewing is excellent at this time as well as throughout the year.
Are there any endangered species we need to know about?
Whooping cranes, peregrine falcon, bald eagle, piping plover, least tern. All of these
endangered species are known visitors to both Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira.
Have many animals been reintroduced to your area?
No new animals have been reintroduced, but wild turkeys and pheasants are released
periodically to improve hunting
Where is a good place to take pictures of birds?
Quivira has several photo blinds located at the Little Salt Marsh and on the Migrants Mile
nature trail
Why haven't we seen any wildlife on this Byway?
The best time to see wildlife is early morning and late evening when the animals are hunting
or feeding
What kind of animals can we see in this area?
Whooping crane, peregrine falcon, bald eagle, least tern, piping plover, coyote, red fox,
raccoon, mule deer, white-tailed deer, opossum, bobcat
Where are there important riparian zones?
They are present throughout Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira where canals and water
management structures are used to increase or decrease the amount of water so different
plants can grow for the animals
Other Questions:
Where can we find out about the geology of this region?
The Kansas Oil and Gas Museum 620-793-8301
What makes the “red” in red rocks?
Iron oxide within the rocks
Miscellaneous Questions:
Where can we find a veterinarian?
●
●
●
●
Animal Care
Animal Medical Center
Ark Valley Veterinarian
Countryside Veterinarian
3400 10th
622 McKinley
1205 Patton
2900 N. Main
620-792-7373
620-792-1265
620-793-5457
620-792-2551
Is there a twenty-four hour pharmacy in this area? No, but local pharmacy
information is below.
● Dillon's
● Walgreens
● Wal-Mart
● Medicine Shoppe
● Medical Park Pharmacy
4107 10th Street
3920 10th Street
3503 10th Street
1000 Adams Street
1309 Polk St. #A
620-792-5944
620-792-4467
620-792-5237
620-792-3030
620-792-1221
Are there golf courses in the area?
●
●
●
Lake Barton Golf Course
Stoneridge Country Club
Walnut Mini-Golf
673 N US HWY 281
1438 24th Street
2901 Washington
620-653-4255
620-792-4303
620-792-6545
Where is a pretty park where we can picnic?
Veteran's Memorial Park
Brit Spaugh Park
We need propane, where do we go?
●
●
Moeder Oil Co.
Railroad Avenue
8 am - 5 pm Monday-Friday
Mid-Continent LP Services Inc.
3711 Main Street
8 am - 5 pm Monday-Friday
8 am - 12 pm Saturday
620-792-1203
620-793-3573
We need a dentist, where can we find one?
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
Tatum Dunekak
David Hart
Ross A. Hildebrand DDS
Chad Ohnmacht DDS
Marc E. Huslig DDS
Kutina Dental Office
Randall D Reinhardt DDS
2124 Washington
1916 Main
3822 6th Street
1701 Williams
2215 Broadway Avenue
3820 6th Street
2016 19th Street
620-792-7690
620-792-5523
620-792-1231
620-792-1941
620-793-7662
620-792-2114
620-792-1236
Is there an emergency room nearby?
●
●
St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center 3515 Broadway
Emergency Room
Great Bend Regional Hospital
514 Cleveland
Emergency Room
620-792-2511
620-786-6115
620-792-8833
620-791-6809
Where can I find local road maps?
●
●
●
Great Bend Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Hotels
3711 10th Street
1125 Williams
792-2750
792-2401
Where can we find a recycling facility?
Sunflower Diversified First Step Recycling 1520 10th Street
793-5800
(Newspapers, magazines, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, glass, etc.)
 Acme Scrap Inc.
700 Frey Street
793-7851
(Iron, Copper, Brass, Aluminum Cans, Scrap Cars, Insulated Wire, and Much
More…)
●
My car broke down, who can we call?
●
Marmie Motors
1724 10th Street
●
Cole Body Shop
Doonan Peterbuilt
76 SE 20Rd
HWY 56 &156 JCT
●
800-239-7840
620-792-2571
620-793-7170
620-792-2491
Are there any places to stay that allow pets?





Travelodge
Baltzell
Best Western
Days Inn
Traveler's Budget Inn
Who do we call for questions about road conditions?
Dial 511 For the Kansas Department of Transportation
Have you had any big fires in this area?
Only controlled burns of fields.
Do we need to worry about fire danger?
Small controlled fires are sometimes set to burn off cattails and other weeds around the
wetlands areas. Do not light fires unless in a designated area and always practice fire safety
rules
Reference Map: