The Small Town Lake In Kansas That's An Idyllic Summer Day Trip
By Lisa Sammons|Published June 26, 2023
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Lisa Sammons
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
There are plenty of places for summer day trips in Kansas – we’ve got more than 82,000 square miles at our disposal to explore! When I’m traveling during the hottest months of the year, I love to be near a body of water. Even if you don’t plan on actually hopping in for a swim, just being near a lake or river can make you feel a few degrees cooler, and we’re lucky enough to have lots of great lakes in Kansas that are perfect for a few hours out in nature on a hot day. One unassuming city out in western Kansas has a population of just under 850 but is ideally placed for a day of fun in the sun. Jetmore, Kansas is home to both Horsethief Reservoir and Jetmore City Lake, giving you multiple options for time out on (or in) the water.
Western Kansas doesn't get the respect it deserves. Sure, there's a lot of farmland out here, but some of the most magnificent Sunflower State scenery is out this way.
