It’s not what you expect to find amid flat farmland.
“The uniqueness of being in the middle of western Kansas and having a lake where a lake probably shouldn’t be,” said Greg Mills, park manager for Historic Lake Scott State Park.
In a wooded canyon with rocky bluffs, Lake Scott is fed by natural springs and is known nationally for its beauty.
“We are recognized as the 23rd most scenic state park in the U.S.,” said Mills. “Previously we were recognized as one of the top 50 beaches in the U.S.”
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