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3 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
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Fort Hays State Historic Site
1472 Highway 156 Alt, Hays, KS 67601
This site offers a glimpse into the Wild West with restored buildings from the 1860s, including the blockhouse, guardhouse, and officers' quarters. It's ideal for capturing historical architecture and the stories of figures like Buffalo Bill Cody and General George Custer.
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Smoky Hill River
Approximately along 160th St, Hays, KS
The Smoky Hill River offers scenic views and opportunities for landscape and wildlife photography, particularly during seasonal changes.
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Buffalo Old Fort Hays (Historic Site)
Approximately around 1472 Highway 156 Alt, Hays, KS 67601
Located near the modern Fort Hays State Historic Site, this area can offer scenic views and historical context, though it may not be as well-defined as other locations.