I lived in Wichita for about 6 yrs in the 60s. Lots of county,city, and state lakes within a 2 hr drive as has been stated. There is also great deer hunting, pheasant, quail, and prairie chicken. The wind blows constantly. I don't think it has changed, the wind adverage was 5mph 24/7. Winter is bitter and Summers are hot. Was a great place to live as a young man. Made lifetime friends there.
Kelley