Thursday, September 13, 2012

Family Time: Maxwell Wildlife Refuge Observation Deck

Not far from where we live in Galva, Kansas, there is a place called Maxwell Wildlife Refuge and McPherson Fishing Lake. We decided to go explore the area the other day and just to be out of the house and kids get to enjoy the Jeep ride. The place did have some bison, but there were no elk this time. We did enjoy climbing up the observation tower though and had the 360-degree view of the area. It was beautiful up there. It was only us during that time and it was quite and peaceful. There were people fishing at the lake though so we might be going fishing next year. I am sure excited for some bass. We will see!

Here is a little bit of information about the Wildlife Refuge.
"The 4 1/2 square miles of Maxwell Wildlife Refuge and adjacent McPherson State Fishing Lake provide one of the best viewing opportunities in the state for large mammals. Today at Maxwell approximately 200 bison and 50 elk give visitors a rare look into the past. The observation tower is a good place to scan the rolling hills for wildlife. For a modest cost the private group "Friends of Maxwell" offers guided tram rides onto the Refuge to see the bison."

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My grown up little man.
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There is an upcoming event at the Wildlife area this October 5-7 for the Mountain Man Rendezvous. If I got it right, my husband is going to take his class to see and learn some things like back in the 1800s. There is a demonstration of 1800s lifestyle, primitive camps & traders, buffalo tour, concessions, and bluegrass music. It should be interesting. Have a good one! 

19 comments:

  1. Gwapo gwapo ni Harley hehehe. Another exciting adventure Mommy Adin!

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  2. Ganda ng shot dun sa observation tower!

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  3. wow, breathtaking...nice kau! hunky na hunky si Harley...your kids are so cute mamiAdin!

    BPC hop!

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  4. I like the vintage effect you make of your photos! really neat! Lovely family! Hope next time we could some of the wilds running around?

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  5. What a nice area you have in there in Kansas! I love of how there are no trees around!

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  6. Yay! family trip and family bonding...that must be nice to get out the house and explore Kansas more. I love the view Momi Adin, beautiful pictures of the family too.

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  7. Beautiful family;) kansas is where Smallville is located, right?

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  8. momi cute au ang posing sa imong lil prince :)

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  9. Wow sa pictures ako nagfocus hahhaha ganda nila tingnan... You have a lovely family my dear...

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  10. look at those adorable kiddos... :) that place looks peaceful and relaxing. Our eyes needs some exercise and that is to visualize distance. crowded places like city can sometimes strain our eyes. so looking at that place made me thought about what my dr had said.

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  11. You took lovely shots of the place. Hopefully I can visit this place in the near future :)

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  12. I like visiting places like this that contributes to knowledge. I would like to experience how it is really like in an observation tower for I've only been in one in my Xbox games. Lol. Lovely photos!

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  13. Nice! I am sure your boys had a great time. I want to check that place out someday too. :)

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  14. looks like a quiet place and i believe you had a great time.

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  15. I liked the red car with your lil boy on it and looks like he is having fun!

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  16. I like climbing conservation towers, too! :) That's a nice place to check out Mommy Adin!

    I super love the second pics! Si Harley model kaayo ug dating! :)

    BPC hop!

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  17. breathtaking view! and your photos are awesome :)

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  18. sounds like a very nice place to visit mommy Adin. i would love to see an Elk. it would be fun.

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  19. ahh ka nice! nindot dyud kaau mag adto ug mga lugar na ing ani with family.
    BPC hop ko mommy Adin!

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