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.

06/23/2026

Come compete on the track.

Pitt State Track and Field will host T.N.T. every Tuesday evening in July at the Russ Jewett Outdoor Track and Field Complex 🦍💪

Pitt State Track & Field

Today we were thrilled to welcome nearly 420 riders from across Kansas to Pittsburg’s Lincoln Park for the Biking Across...
06/13/2026

Today we were thrilled to welcome nearly 420 riders from across Kansas to Pittsburg’s Lincoln Park for the Biking Across Kansas end‑of‑ride celebration picnic!

After traveling more than 550 miles over several days, riders made their way through many wonderful communities—and we’re grateful they chose Crawford County as the final stop on their journey.

Hosting these groups would not be possible without amazing support from our local businesses and partners. A big thank‑you to Pittsburg Parks & Recreation for their warm hospitality and to Ron’s Supermarket for providing drinks and ice for our visitors.

Biking Across Kansas Ron's Supermarket Pittsburg Parks & Recreation ~ Pittsburg, KS City of Pittsburg, Kansas

ATTENTION CYCLING ENTHUSIASTS AND LOCALS: The final day for Biking Across Kansas is Saturday, June 13 and will bring aro...
06/12/2026

ATTENTION CYCLING ENTHUSIASTS AND LOCALS: The final day for Biking Across Kansas is Saturday, June 13 and will bring around 420 riders through Cherokee County and Crawford County, and into Pittsburg. See Saturday's route at https://ridewithgps.com/collections/9821220

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office - Kansas Crawford County Sheriff's Office Crawford County Kansas City of Pittsburg, Kansas Downtown Pittsburg, Kansas

Live music, festivals, county fairs, great food, and fireworks! Summer is a great time to visit ! Come explore what we ...
06/10/2026

Live music, festivals, county fairs, great food, and fireworks! Summer is a great time to visit ! Come explore what we have to offer.

This weekend!
06/04/2026

This weekend!

We're getting soooooooo close to our Mining Days celebration! Mark those calendars. They'll be something for everyone to do!

06/04/2026

In case you missed it, check out what's going on in Crawford County. Explore Crawford County Find up-to-date events at https://morningsun.net/entertainment/events-calendar/ #/. Be sure to catch our, "What's Going On?" section in the paper every Wednesday.

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Pittsburg, KS
66762

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