S oy b e a n f ie ld s
(East Hills Business Park and across northeast Kansas) Soybean plants grow low to the ground—most reach a height of only 3 feet—and turn from green to shades of gold and yellow as they get ready to be harvested, typically in late September. They don’t overpower the senses like a forest of bright red maples, but they are strangely, undeniably beautiful. The soybean fields near the East Hills Business Park provide a peaceful contrast to the stark landscape of this industrial area. From Lawrence, the area is just a quick drive east on Kansas Highway 10. The rows and rows of soybeans look particularly pretty as the wind blows through them, creating mesmerizing waves.
S cenic R iver R oad
Scenic River Road (North 2000/2050 Road) runs along the south edge of the Kansas River north of Lawrence and takes you on a steep, winding path with a magnificent view of the fall colors. Follow the road through Lecompton and come out on the Kansas Capitol Trail (North 2190 Road), where the tree branches often form a canopy above, covering you in bright red and gold colors as sunlight beams through the openings.