Summer is the perfect time to visit historic Fort Scott! In June, residents celebrate the Good Ol’ Days with a weekend of special performances, street vendors, and carnival rides. The fun begins on Friday with a parade. The very next weekend, cowboys from near and far ride into town to spin a yarn and pick a banjo at Echoes of the Trail. Held on the campus of the Fort Scott Community College, Echoes of the Trail celebrates all aspects of Western frontier culture—including an authentic chuck wagon feed!

 

But don’t wait for a special occasion to get outside! In and around Fort Scott, outdoor opportunities abound, from off-roading at Kansas Rocks to fishing at Gunn Park. The modern skate park is perfect for trying something new and Fort Scott National Historic Site makes it cool to be old.

 

Visit Fort Scott this summer!