Manhattan: Tuttle Creek State Park, (swimming, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, boating, volleyball, wildlife viewing). From Manhattan, take US 24 north, 5 miles. 785-539-7941
Topeka: Potwin Place, (self-guided walking and driving tours of historic homes). Between 1st and 4th Sts. on Woodlawn and Greenwood.
Prairie Spirit Rail Trail, runs near Kansas City, Topeka, and Lawrence (hike, bike, or skate along the course of the old east Kansas rail line. Fishing and hunting in season). Trailheads in Ottawa, Princeton, Richmond, Garnett, and Welda. 913-894-9113