Mountain Man Rendezvous

"We come and go, but the land is always here. And the people who love it and understand it are the people who own it."  - Willa Cather


Maxwell Wildlife Refuge located northeast of McPherson near Canton, Kansas, hosts the annual Mountain Man Rendezvous. The fall event presents the life of explorers and trappers from the early 1800s. Activities include reenactments, craft demonstrations, survival skills and games. Food, arts and craft booths, musical entertainment and buffalo tours are included.

Maxwell Wildlife Refuge is dedicated to providing education, history and preservation of central Kansas prairie heritage. Email maxwellwildliferefuge@gmail.com for more information.