Stop for the legend!  Located at the junction of Interstate 70 and US Highways 83 and 40 in Northwest Kansas, Oakley celebrates the birthplace of the “Legend of Buffalo Bill”.  It was here in Logan County in 1868 that William F. Cody won his title of Buffalo Bill in a buffalo-hunting contest with William Comstock.  Our twice life-sized bronze sculpture of Buffalo Bill on his horse in pursuit of a running buffalo, by local sculptor Charlie Norton, is one of the largest bronzes of its kind anywhere in the world and is one of the “8 Wonders of Kansas Art”.  Enjoy the Buffalo Bill Cabin, outdoor storyboard, and picnic area.  Join us at the cabin in June for Buffalo Bill days or stop in during the Kansas State corn-husking contest in October.

Drive the byway!  This area is home to the first Historic Byway in Kansas.  The Western Vistas Historic Byway is rich in history, archeology, and geological formations.  The 102-mile journey, covering three counties (Logan, Scott &Wallace), includes Lake Scott State Park, seven museums, walking trails at the Nature Conservancy, and more.  Ride with us in the Western Vistas Sunflower Classic fall bicycle tour in September and see the beauty of the southern portion of the byway.  You may even catch sight of a buffalo herd grazing on the prairie. 

 Come explore a world of fossils!  The Fick Fossil and History Museum is home to many world-class fossils including the bones of the oldest documented mosasaur skull in the world.  Enjoy exhibits detailing the Smoky Hill Trail, Kansas Pacific Depot, and sod house.  Then, head to Monument Rocks, Kansas’ first National Natural Monument, located just 25 miles south of Oakley on the byway.  These cretaceous chalk layers, full of marine fossils, some rising as high as 70 feet, are one of the “8 Wonders of Kansas”.  

Spend the day and stay the night!  Oakley offers activities for everyone.  Golf our 9-hole golf course or visit one of our three city parks and take a ride down the slide at the “Cool Pool” swimming pool.  Stop in at the bowling alley and fun center.  Take time out on the weekend to catch a first-run movie at the local, student-run theater.  Come see us in July for our county fair, rodeo, tractor pull, and carnival and come back in the fall and winter for outstanding dove, pheasant, turkey, or deer hunting.  With plenty of hotels, motels and RV and camping facilities, Oakley has room for all. 

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