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What you are reading: What to See in Great Bend, Kansas This Weekend
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- Named after the Arkansas River’s sweeping bend, the city of Great Bend in Kansas was founded in 1872.
- With a history of railroads and the cattle trade, Great Bend today has become a destination for all levels of nature enthusiasts, offering numerous opportunities for birders, photographers, paddlers, bikers, and hikers.
- Just outside of town is the Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area, one of the largest inland marshes in the country and an internationally important wetland.
- For history buffs, the city also has its Barton County Historical Society Museum and Village.
- Animal lovers can explore the Brit Spaugh Zoo.
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