RUSSELL CO. KS VISITORS GUIDE 2016-2017

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RECREATION |

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THEATRE

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Newly remodeled and renovated, be sure to visit the website for more information about upcoming movies and live productions!

116 South Main, 785-525-7747; lucastheatre.org

I-70 EXIT 206 ALONG HWY K-232

POST ROCK Scenic Byway

Explore Nature’s Roller Coaster, winding through fields, pastures, and the beautiful prairies of Kansas! Named for the unique native limestone rocks used for fenceposts in the area, this byway offers dramatic limestone outcroppings along K-232, the rugged Dakota sandstone bluffs at Lake Wilson, and long post rock fence rows, anchored between Lucas and Wilson. The Post Rock Scenic Byway is an eighteen-mile route that extends north and south on K-232 through the Smoky Hills of Ellsworth, Lincoln and Russell Counties in north central Kansas. The two-lane asphalt road connects I-70 on the south with K-18 on the north and links the communities of Wilson (Ellsworth County) and Lucas (Russell County). A six-mile segment of the byway is adjacent to the Wilson Lake recreational area with scenic turnouts that overlook the dam and offer vistas of the lake and the valley below the dam. Rest areas, trails, picnic areas and campgrounds offer a variety of recreational opportunities. kansasbyways.org

Wilson Lake covers 9,000 acres and holds various state fishing records. Weekend anglers and fishing tournament participants can seek white bass, walleye, striped, small mouth and large mouth bass.

5 Kansas’ Clearest Lake Wilson Lake, noted as the clearest lake in Kansas, offers over 9,000 water surface acres and over 100 miles of beautiful shoreline making it one of the most scenic and better fishing areas in Kansas. Wilson Lake is the leading recreational resource for many surrounding communities and is recognized for its boating, camping, fishing, hunting, swimming, hiking and bike trails. It is also noted for its premier striped bass and smallmouth bass fishing. wilsonks.com

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Playdium Bowl

Classic and always a good time! Throw a few frames with family and friends! 900 East Wichita, 785-445-4105

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FOSSIL LAKE

Located just south of Russell, off Interstate 70. Grab a fishing pole and relax by this beautiful lake.


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