Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway

State: Kansas
Length: 76.7 mi / 123.4 km
Time to Allow: 90 minutes to drive or five hours to enjoy the byway

Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway moves through radiant wetlands full of wildlife, prairie vistas with immense skies, and rural communities shaped by nature and the entrepreneurial spirit. Clouds of Sandhill and Whooping Cranes descend; and pelicans, Bald and Golden Eagles, shorebirds, ducks, and geese gracefully rest here, capturing the spirit of this byway.

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• Birding on the Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway
  

  Drive the Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway through central Kansas for a birding experience that will please both novice and expert birders. Cover exciting ground at Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, two of the world's most important birding areas.

• Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway Overview
  

  The Wetlands & Wildlife Scenic Byway provides a natural, rural experience. Visit Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, two of the largest wetland ecosystems in the world that provide natural beauty and endless possibilities for exploring nature, providing opportunities for hiking, viewing wildlife, and one-of-a kind bird-watching.

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• 2-Day Trip: Winging Through The Wetlands
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  Start your first day early with a great breakfast in a local café and a delightful hour of bird watching at Cheyenne Bottoms. Then the rural...