International Forest of Friendship — Attraction in Atchison

My wife and I recently had the most amazing time at the International Forest of Friendship. Trees from all over the world in one place, creating this breathtaking mosaic of colors and scents. As we wandered along the trails, we viewed plaques representing different countries. Each had the type so tree and the country.

The atmosphere was serene, a true escape from the hustle of life. Birds chirping, leaves rustling – it was like nature's orchestra.

Leaving the forest, I felt recharged and connected to the planet and its people. The International Forest of Friendship isn't just trees – it's a reminder of the beauty in our world and the ties that...

This was an extremely nice park for a weekend stroll with the family. It is stroller friendly and dog friendly, but you must keep your dog on a lease. It was interesting to see trees from different states and countries. From the looks of it, theybtook seeds or saplings from all over and planted them in the park. A few trees of note are an oak from Grandpa Earhart estate, a tree from George Washington's white house, and a Moon Tree. The seeds were taken to the moon on Apollo 14 in 1971, and they were brought back and planted. One of those trees happens to be...

The International Forest of Friendship is a wonderful place--peaceful yet inspiring, rooted in the earth yet linked to some of our greatest adventures in and above the sky. The pathways and lawns of the Forest are well worth an hour, or an afternoon. The Moon Tree and astronauts' circle remind us of Kansas' motto--to the stars, through difficulties. I look forward to coming back to this living, growing memorial to the world history of aviation...