Wray: Nature, History and Trails on the Republican River

Wray combines the landscape of the Republican River with local history, public parks and special places for shared discoveries. The river flows through Wray, while the Wray Walking/Biking Trail offers a tangible way to actively get to know the town.

Along the Republican River

The Wray Walking/Biking Trail is one mile long and runs along the Republican River. It connects one side of Wray with the other and passes by three parks. The trail’s energy-efficient solar lighting is also interesting for orientation. This makes it possible to add a clearly described route to a stay in Wray without limiting the trip to a single experience.

The parks each offer something different. Plaza Park provides covered seating at picnic tables. Rainbow Park has colorful playground equipment and a large slide. Riverside Park has playground equipment, an old metal dome climbing structure and swings. This selection makes it possible to choose between a break at a picnic table and various play options when planning the day. Reservations are not required for gatherings or events in Wray’s public parks.

History and notable places

The Wray Museum documents, examines and exhibits artifacts relating to the history of Wray and the surrounding area. Notable exhibits include parts of the actual bone bed and spear points from the Jones-Miller Site. Anyone interested in the history of the town will find a distinct focus here alongside outdoor activities.

Another special place is the Wray Lions Amphitheater. It is located in the Caliche Bluffs on the southeastern edge of Wray and is designed as a natural outdoor amphitheater. Together with the museum, this place shows that Wray can be discovered not only through its parks and trails, but also through its local history and distinctive landmarks.

Wray Daze and the surrounding area

Wray Daze is Wray’s fair weekend and takes place every year on the last full weekend of July. During this weekend, events for all age groups take place throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you would like to plan your trip around this date, Wray Daze is a clear reason to connect your stay with the town’s event calendar.

The surrounding area includes the Wray State Fish Hatchery in Yuma County, three miles northwest of Wray. This specific point of reference extends your orientation beyond the town center. At the same time, the trails in town, the parks, the museum and the river remain independent points of interest for travel planning.

Choosing the right accommodation in Wray

When searching for a vacation rental or vacation home in Wray, you can first set your travel dates. If you would like to experience the annual fair weekend, the last full weekend of July is the relevant date.

For the broader travel overview: Yuma County.