Scenic & Wildlife Photography

We believe we live in one of the most beautiful and picturesque areas of the country.  In case you’d like to capture photographs of our landscapes, open vistas, or any other part of this unique landscape here are some tips and recommendations for any time of year.

The Kansas River at Riverfront Park

Early mornings in the crisp, winter air are the best time to catch steam rising off the Kansas River.  Head to Riverfront Park at sunrise to capture the perfect pink and misty shot.

Directions: From Downtown on Lincoln Avenue, head south across the railroad tracks. Turn right (going west) on Valley Road. Take a left (heading south) at the first alley.

Prairie Burn in the Flint Hills

Annual burning of the prairie grasses has been going on around here since this was home to the Konza and Potawatomi Indians.  The burning restores nutrients to the foliage and provides for new growth every spring.  The month of April is the best time to burn, and the best time to capture the prairie ablaze on film.  Dusk is the best time to photograph the orange, billowing flames set against the deep blue Kansas sky.

Check out Cowboy Way Ranch & Vacations to participate in their annual prairie burns.

Cowboy Way Ranch & Vacations
(785) 844-0457
www.cowboywayranchandvacations.com

Directions:
Travel north on Lincoln Ave / KS 99 – 14 miles
Turn left (going west) on State Street in Westmoreland – 1 mile
Turn right on Westmoreland Road - .5 miles
Take a left on Westmoreland Road – follow around for 3.7 miles
Turn right on Cree road – 1 mile
At the end of the road, follow it right until it forks. Follow the fork left, and continue on road through stream crossing up to the house.

Tulips in City Park

Every April the City Park, as well as many yards and gardens, in Wamego become colorful palates of tulip blooms.  The Dutch Mill in the City Park is particularly photogenic when surrounded by thousands of these colorful flowers.  Late afternoon or early evening provides the best light.

Rustic Barns and Farmsteads

Throughout the area old barns and farmsteads tell the stories of days gone by.  Explore any number of gravel roads north and east of town to find remnants of the past left by our forefathers.  Sunrise and sunset often offers the best light and colorful backdrops.

Rolling Flint Hills

The Flint Hills, south of Wamego, are covered with lush, emerald green springtime growth in May and bright golds, oranges and reds in the fall.  Capture early light for the tender greens of spring and catch the yellow light right before sunset to accentuate the blazing autumn colors.

Send us your photo location suggestions! There is so much to see around here that we may have missed a spot or two, so send us your favorite photo locations.  Be sure to include directions, best time of day and best time of year to take the photo.  Send suggestions to: photos@visitWamego.com.