When you pass the prairie dog statue at this park's entrance, you know you've entered a unique state park. Containing a thriving prairie dog town, Prairie Dog State Park is located on the shores of Keith Sebelius Reservoir in northwest Kansas. Another part of the park's charm lies in the fact that it receives modest visitation, even though its facilities can compete with most busier areas. More than 40 electrical hookups, boat ramps, trails, and a marina make Prairie Dog a complete park. The 2,000-acre lake offers excellent boating and is renowned for its large numbers of trophy wipers, a white bass/striped bass hybrid known for its ferocious fighting ability. Norton Wildlife Area, which surrounds the lake, offers 6,500 acres for hunting, nature watching, and exploring.

• Visit the two vintage 1800s buildings, including the only adobe house on its original site in Kansas, in the park which provide a bit of local history.