So evidently the lake is contaminated by ecoli from a heavy rainfall and it killed all the fish and…read moreit's not safe to swim in. Kind of a bummer, but hey can't really control the weather. Unfortunately the signage wasn't super clear that this was the case, and clerk at the beach club store was happy to sell us sun screen and towels because we were obviously going to take our 3 kids swimming. Might have been a good time to say "hey before you buy this...." A random person stopped us about 5 feet from the edge of the water to let us know about the water. Sigh.....

Love this place! Needed a place to pitch a tent for the night and found this gem! Super quiet with…read morelots of wildlife. I did see a beach but didn't swim when I was there. Lots of hiking trails available and we did follow a beautiful trail along the lake. Heard coyotes at night. The late night stars on a moonless night were amazing! We will definitely go back if we were ever in the area again!

My wife saw a magazine article that said "if you like the Badlands (I think in the Dakotas), then…read moreyou'll like Little Jerusalem Badlands State Parkin Kansas. We tried visiting here on a trip across Kansas last summer but the weather wasn't cooperating and someone suggested we avoid the dirt road in and out of the park in the rain. This year - the weather cooperated and we were able to visit Mounment Rock (nearby) AND Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park. Both sites are a surprise to find in the middle of Kansas. Particularly surprising if you think of Kansas as the "PLAINS" and as "BEING FLAT". The scenery and rock formations ar Little Jerusalem are incredibly beautiful. There are two different walking (hiking) trails into the site - we opted for the shorter trail which gives you a good view sort of from above while the longer trail takes you down into the site. As another reviewed commented - the scenery is a stark contrast to the vast plains. The site is about 20-25 miles SOUTH of Oakley. Take the Oakley exit from I-70 and follow route 83 south. The site is well marked and is a few miles up a dirt road from route 83. This is on the west side of route 83 -- BUT on the east side - don't miss Mounment Rocks National Mounment - it's also about 7 miles of dirt road from route 83 but is practically across the road from Little Jerusalem. Well worth a detour off of I-70.

I really REALLY loved this park! First, FYI...if you're not a US. Park Pass holder, it's going to…read morebe $5 to visit...but totally worth it! (And on the honor system since it's in the middle of nowhere!) The directions to get here were very easy to follow, not only on the GPS but road signs as well. It wasn't too far out of the way like some of the other limestone formations I've visited. There is a nice area to take photos and the views are STUNNING. I did not take any of the hikes...I wanted to but it was 99* and there was no shade. This is definitely on my lists of places to revisit, especially when the temperature isn't so brutal. There is a bathroom on site but no potable water so please make sure that you bring your own drinking water.

My wife had seen information on Monument Rocks Natural Landmark and we had tried to visit on a…read moreprevious trip across Kansas but got some bad directions and ended up on dirt road 20 miles before we were supposed to get to Monument Rocks. This time, we planned better and took the Oakley exit from I-70 and followed route 83 south out of Oakley to Jayhawk Road. From the interesection of 83 and Jayhawk, it is about 7 miles on well maintained dirt/gravel roads - a pretty easy drive. There are two main groups of rock formations - one on either side of the road. We spent a good 30-45 minutes walking around and exploring the formations. NOTE - Mounment Rocks is on PRIVATE PROPERTY but the owners allow access to the sites - so please be respecctful of the Rocks to ensure continued access. ALSO NOTE - this is a totally rustic site and there are NO FACILITIES of any kind. The rock formations are incredible and are so totally out of place on the plains of Kansas. It's a good 30-40 minutes from I-70 via route 83, but, if you have the time, a visit is definitely worth the detour. We exited the site by continuing to the south rather that back-tracking the way we came in. It's about 7-8 miles of dirt/gravel road (well maintained) to exit via Dakota Road back onto route 83 at the southern end of the site.

An amazing rock formation in Kansas, a definite must see pit stop! We went with our dogs and it…read moretruly felt otherworldly. Beautiful!

I read the other reviews and they somewhat confuse me. We aren't full time RV people. We rented…read morea 30 fr motorhome to travel from Kentucky to Cheyenne for a wedding. We stopped at Cedar Bluff on our way home. We arrived after 4:00, but because of booking online and prepaying, our site was tagged with our name. It had a beautiful view (pictures). Positives: fully concrete pad with concrete patio area, well-manicured and clean. Negatives: a bit of a hike to the bathhouse. Only water and electric hookup, but wasn't a big deal to dump tanks as we left. They only other thing that was kind of a pain: firewood. Since the office closed at 4, we didn't know where to get firewood.

Good fishing lake. The park staff is very friendly. The lake is easily accessible. The dam is very…read morecool to drive over.

The only place besides the (albeit lovely) cemetery that we could find to stop and eat our lunch on…read moreour way through. Lots of signs along the interstate were inviting us to stop in WaKeeney, but only offered fast food. So happy we took an extra turn and found this lovely little spot.

This is a 24' by 32' copy of Van Gogh's famous sunflower picture. It is displayed on an 80' easel…read morein a public park less than 1 mile from exit 17 on Interstate 70 in Goodland, Kansas. Goodland is a great place to stop and refuel when heading west and is one of the last major stopping points until you reach Limon, Colorado. To find the painting, go one block north of the interchange and turn right on the first main drag. The painting is about 1/2 mile down the street. Great place to stop, stretch and refuel. Doesn't require a long visit -- just long enough to get pictures to prove you were here.

The discussion in our group was how does one evaluate this kind of oddball attraction? We based our…read more4/5 on the fact that it could use some maintenance. It was worth the one time visit just to say we have, plus a chance to add it to our list of quirky roadside attractions. And, why not?!

A quirky roadside gem close to the border of Kansas and Colorado! This was the perfect place to…read moretake a break, stretch our legs, and admire the giant Van Gogh sunflower painting displayed on an oversized easel. There's plenty of free parking and open space to walk around and relax. A fun and unique stop that's definitely worth a quick visit.

I first met Bart a couple weeks ago. My whole family plays tennis, and one of my sons plays on the…read morehigh school team. I was passing by the tennis courts at one of parks in Glenview, and saw Bart teaching a girl who looked like she was also in high school. I observed Bart's approach for a while, and I have to admit that I hadn't seen anything like this before: precision, professionalism and dedication. I signed up my son, Alex, for lessons with him. My son had gone through many pros in this area, and none of them could correct the things that Bart was able to do with a few of his unique exercises. He is like Mr. Miyagi in Karate Kid movie. His approach is innovative and effective. At first, my son was not used to such demanding practice. After a few sessions with Bart, though, he started to love it. Now he understands that, in order to achieve extraordinary results, he has to work hard and be patient. Now he wants to play tournaments and practice every day because he sees that he has improved. His self esteem has increased significantly because he knows that he can achieve challenging objectives. While I don't think that my son has the potential to play tennis professionally, his game has greatly improved. Furthermore, he has become much more confident and self-aware.

Prairie dogs dog park is clean, well lit and secure. One bench inside of the park and several…read moreoutside the gate. Surrounded by EV charging stations and next to 24/7 travel stop. If you're traveling on a 70 in Western Kansas, it is right off the highway on exit 17 in Goodland

The Prairie Dogs Dog Parks are awesome! They are so well taken care of/maintained! This park is big…read moreenough for large pups to run around, it has seats for hooman owners to relax, water spickets to stay hydrated, and double gate entrances to ensure you pup doesn't run out/escape. A go-to stop when on road trips through Kansas.