Explore Crawford County

Explore Crawford County NATURE/OUTDOORS

This corner of Kansas once looked like the rest of the state with rolling fields of prairie grasses and wooded areas only along creeks.
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Home to the nation's only collegiate gorilla mascot, six of the oldest fried chicken restaurants in Kansas, and a history and habitat not like the rest of state A 100-year search for coal changed that. Shovels pushed topsoil aside to get to the underground bed of coal, leaving behind steep rocky hill ranges surrounding deep pits which filled with water. Wilderness and wildlife followed. Today thes

e man-made lakes and forests are prime outdoor recreation areas: camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, and increasingly, mountain biking and kayaking. The "Mined Land Wildlife Areas" of Southeast Kansas are owned by the state and open to public use. 40+ sections ("units") include more than 1,000 man-made lakes with an estimated 200 miles of shoreline and 80+ boat ramps scattered across two counties. Search "MLWA Unit" on Google Maps.

05/19/2025

The Pittsburg State University baseball scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to break an 8-8 tie and eventually claim a 10-8 victory over Minnesota State University Sunday (May 18) to advance to the 2025 NCAA-II Super Regionals.

05/19/2025

Image gallery by The Potters Photo

05/16/2025

😀LOTS of FUN for kids at this year's Arma VJ Homecoming! Plus kids' pickleball tournament 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at NEHS gym.😀

05/16/2025

Explore the Crawford County Historical Museum and uncover tales of bootlegging and coal mining in Southeast Kansas.

05/15/2025

FOUR IN A ROW.

The Pittsburg State Gorillas claim the MIAA Commissioner's Cup for the FOURTH STRAIGHT YEAR 🦍💪

What a year to be a Gorilla.

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117 W 4th Street
Pittsburg, KS
66762

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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On behalf of the residents of Crawford County, the Crawford County CVB Advisory Board and the Crawford County Commission, we welcome you, your friends and family to our unique part of Kansas. Looking for an affordable, relaxing weekend getaway? A fun-filled daytrip? A week’s worth of outdoor recreation or sports? The ideal tour bus destination? Or a destination that features a unique blend of history, heritage, art and culture? You’re bound to find all of the above in Crawford County, come and enjoy.