🏔️🌻 Exploring Mt. Sunflower - Kansas’s Highest Point with Simba 🐾

Simba 🐾 and I made our way to Mt. Sunflower in Weskan, Kansas, the state’s highest point at 4,039 feet above sea level. Despite the name, it’s not a mountain at all — just a gentle rise on the wide-open plains. And that’s exactly what makes it such a unique and memorable roadside stop!

This landmark combines quirky charm, beautiful prairie scenery, and a fun sense of Kansas pride.

📍 Location & Details

🗺️ Spot: Mt. Sunflower – Weskan, Kansas
⛰️ Elevation: 4,039 feet (highest point in Kansas)
🌟 Highlights: Sunflower sculpture, elevation marker sign, panoramic prairie views, picnic area

🐾 Simba’s Adventure

Simba loved sniffing the prairie grass and stretching his paws while I explored the quirky art installations. The sunflower sculpture and rustic picnic area made it a perfect place to pause, breathe, and enjoy the vast Kansas skies together.

🎥 Watch the Video


In the video, you’ll see:

🌻 The sunflower sculpture & quirky decorations
📸 Scenic panoramic shots of the endless plains
🐾 Simba exploring the summit and soaking in the fresh prairie air
🛑 Why Mt. Sunflower is one of the Midwest’s best hidden gems

Why Visit Mt. Sunflower?

If you’re road-tripping across western Kansas, this stop is absolutely worth it. It’s peaceful, free, and provides a quirky story for your journey. Plus, it’s not every day you can say you stood on the “highest point” of a state while still surrounded by flat prairie!

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Location: Weskan, KS 67762, USA

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