DO – Matfield Green Works

Things to do and see around the Flint Hills area, compiled by the locals:

Hike and take in the views of the PrairyArt Path .
Cool off and hunt for fossils in Crocker Creek and hike a 1-mile nature trail at Pioneer Bluffs Ranching Heritage Center
Look at wildlife and prairie flowers or catch a sunset on Open Range Road.
- Drive south slowly through Matfield Green and look for the only possible right hand turn, which goes under the railroad trestle. For 5 miles the road winds here and there and then ends at M Road. Turn around and come back, the views look completely different on the way back.
Delight your kids (or your inner child) on the vintage playground equipment at The School for Rural Culture and Creativity.

Check out the under-renovation Drinkwater and Schriver Mill on the Cottonwood River.

Bask in serene nature and wildlife or go fishing at Chase State Fishing Lake.
- Pro tip: To see the three-level waterfall, which ranges from roaring after a rain to a faint trickle during drought, walk across the dam, then look for a small unmarked-but-worn footpath to the left. Wear good shoes, the footing becomes tenuous when you reach the creek timber.
Take your picture in front of the unsurpassed-in-charm Chase County Courthouse.
Shop for cool primitive antiques and vintage farm stuff at Tallgrass Antiques and the Vintage Bulldog.
Find one-of-a-kind objects at the local artist coop Prairie Past Times.
Add some country to your look at Jim Roberts & Sons western wear shop.
Eavesdrop on the local goings on and slake your thirst at the Doghouse Saloon.
De-stress by booking a body treatment or facial at Metamorphosis Spa.

Tour the beautifully restored Santa Fe Depot and climb inside the red caboose parked in front.
Hike, view bison, and explore historic stone structures at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve and Fox Creek Schoolhouse.

If you want to check out more events in Chase County, take a look at the Chase County Chamber of Commerce’s Event Calendar.