Two Recommended Kansas Daytrips: Dyck Arboretum & Maxwell Game Refuge

The lake at Dyck Arboretum of the Plains

Here are two daytrip suggestions that would appeal to folks looking for a day-long car trip to view the natural world in Kansas. These suggestions would be practical for anyone living near Wichita, Hutchinson, Salina, McPherson, Lindsborg or even Emporia.

The Dyck Arboretum of the Plains boasts 13 acres of native plants that will support wildlife, especially pollinating insects. The destination is worth the trip and the drive should be wonderful also. It is located at 177 W. Hickory Street in Hesston, Kansas, just north of Newton.

The Maxwell Wildlife Refuge encloses four square miles of land dedicated to bison elk and other prairie species. The Maxwell Refuge is the only public place in Kansas where herds of both bison and elk can be viewed in a native prairie environment. Plus learn about big bluestem, little bluestem, Indiangrass, switchgrass, sideoats grama, native sand plum and smooth sumac.

We’ll be adding many other Daytrips during the year. If you have a favorite day trip, let us know.