This 77-mile byway connects two of the world's most significant natural wetlands—Cheyenne Bottoms and the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. More than 60,000 acres of wetlands host millions of migrating birds each year, including waterfowl, shorebirds, even whooping cranes. No wonder this region has been named one of the Eight Wonders of Kansas! 

• Along your trek, you'll see native stone buildings, underground tunnels, metal street art, WPA art and bridges, an operating flour mill, a stretch of the Santa Fe Trail, raptor rehabilitation center, and more.
  
  
• The Byway takes visitors through Barton, Reno and Stafford counties in central Kansas and showcases the huge wetlands of North America's Central Flyway. The byway reveals a scenic visual surprise amid the plains of Kansas.
  
  
• The marshes that anchor this drive are comprised of acres of radiant water that dazzle the eye and clouds of birds that take the breath away. Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge are international treasures nestled in the heart of America. 

Driving The Wetlands & Wildlife National Scenic Byway is a chance to discover something amazing. The seasons along this byway are both subtle and spectacular. So grab a map and come discover our extraordinary piece of the planet!

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Download the Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway itinerary .