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post rock scenic byway

Post Rock Scenic Byway

Post Rock Scenic Byway

Post Rock Scenic Byway

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The 20 mile long Post Rock Scenic Byway runs along K-232, across the Wilson Lake Dam, from Lucas to Wilson in central Kansas. The byway showcases the native limestone fence posts and farm steads built by the early settlers. The stone was used for building material because of the lack of trees.

Lucas

Post Rock Scenic Byway

Post Rock Scenic Byway

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Lucas was designated the Grassroots Art Capital of Kansas in 1996 by then Governor Graves. Lucas is home to the "World Famous" Garden of Eden, Grassroots Art Center, Miller's Park, Deeble Sculpture Garden, Fork Art Park and Bowl Plaza.

Faces in Stone

Post Rock Scenic Byway

Faces in Stone

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Along the byway you will discover 4 Faces in Stone carved into the limestone fence posts. Between K-18 highway and the Wilson Lake Dam   watch for Chelsey, Janea, Bill and  Leo D. The faces were carved by California artist Fred Whitman. There are more carved stone posts in Lucas.

Wilson Lake

Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail

Faces in Stone

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Wilson Lake is known as Kansas Clearest Lake. Fishermen, hunters, boaters and campers enjoy the 9,000 acre lake year round.

Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail

Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail

Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail

Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail, Wilson Lake

The 28 mile long Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail is "IMBA Epic" rated. Bikers from all over the United States come to ride the trail.

Wilson Czech Eggs

Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail

Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail

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The community of Wilson at the south end of the byway has the World's Largest Czech Egg plus several mini Czech Eggs scattered around their historic downtown. Wilson is known as the Czech Capital of Kansas.

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