MAXWELL TO HOST MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS OCT. 7-9

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Mountain men, teepees, primitive skills, buffalo highlight event
CANTON — The public is invited to attend the 17th Annual Maxwell Wildlife Refuge Mountain Man Rendezvous on Oct. 7-9. This living history event is a gathering of mountain men, Native American re-enactors, and other demonstrators of life in Kansas during the early 1800s. Primitive trapper camps, teepees, early-day Kansas demonstrations, Indian folklore, flint knappers, bird watching, and arts and crafts will be featured. Maxwell Wildlife Area is 6 miles north of Canton in McPherson County.

Primitive camping is available at the adjacent McPherson State Fishing Lake with no fees. Prairie tours of the refuge in the Friends of Maxwell tram will be conducted every hour — $8 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. Kids three and younger can ride free. These tours offer a unique opportunity to view buffalo, and possibly elk, in a native Kansas prairie.

Those who plan to attend the event should phone 620-628-4455 or visitwww.cyberkraft.com/maxwell for more information.

OUTDOORS INFORMATION

FALL RIVER RENDEZVOUS SEPT. 24

Park visitors will step back in time at this living history event
TORONTO — On Sept. 24, visitors to Fall River State Park have the opportunity to step back to the early 19th century at the Fall River Rendezvous. This historical event celebrates one of America's largest public land acquisitions, the Louisiana Purchase. Mountain men and American Indian encampments, blackpowder and archery shooting, tomahawk and skillet throws, living history presentations, and activities for all ages will be included.

Traders and artisans will ply their crafts, sell historical goods, and conduct demonstrations throughout the day. Contests for the whole family will make the day even more exciting.

The event coincides with Free Park Entrance Day at Fall River, so no daily vehicle permit is required. (Camping permits are still required.) The event runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The musical group Cedar Creek Crossing will perform live in concert on Friday, Sept. 23, and concessions will be available Saturday.

Enjoy the day learning about the 1800 to 1840 time period in American history. For more information, phone 620-637-2213 or email fallriversp@ksoutdoors.com.