Locals Dish on Their Favorite Under-the-Radar Kansas Experiences
When it comes to knowing the hidden treasures and off-the-beaten-path discoveries of a town, always turn to a local. A team of writers for…
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Cawker City, home of the World’s Largest Ball of Twine, is located in north central Kansas, along U.S. Highway 24. Poised on the shores of Waconda Lake and near Glen Elder State Park, the area around Cawker City offers some of the finest hunting, fishing, camping, and boating in the state. The community also maintains Lakeside Park, which includes a pristine 9-hole golf course located directly alongside the lake. Historical sites include the oldest pipe organ and local museum.
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