Lincoln County boasts a wide variety of activities for nature lovers of every level - everything from hunting and hiking to birding and mountain biking. The newly finished Achterberg Trail is a prairie and wildlife restoration project opened by the Audubon Project of Kansas. Other local favorites include fishing and skiing on Wilson Lake and biking and hiking along the Salinas River. Lincoln County is perfect for remote workers looking for adventure.

If you’re imagining a sleepy, old town - think again. Lincoln County, KS is for those looking for their next adventure. 

The folks in Lincoln County work hard and play hard. During the week they do everything from farming the land to renovating historic downtown buildings. But on the weekends, they mountain bike down Beer Can Hill Road (you’ll have to ask the locals how it got it’s name), they boat and water ski on Lake Wilson, they meet friends for coffee and lunch at Violette’s downtown, they hunt for whatever may be in season from pheasants to white tail, they fish, they bird watch…they do it all!

Perhaps you already know of Lincoln County from their viral article in 

 about the family that moved there to renovate a house they got for free. That’s right, 

 That family - Eddie, Julie and their 3 kids of 

, moved to Lincoln County for an adventure and for the opportunity to make something completely their own.

When the MakeMyMove team visited, this was a sentiment we heard echoed frequently throughout our interactions with residents. People had moved to Lincoln County for their own type of adventure. Whether that be building a home on their dream piece of property, starting that business they’d always dreamed of, growing a hobby farm, or outdoor activities galore - Lincoln County, KS has something for everyone.

P.S. If you don’t have a homemade strawberry pop tart at Violette’s, you’re missing out.

Lincoln County boasts a wide variety of activities for nature lovers of every level - everything from hunting and hiking to birding and mountain biking. The newly finished Achterberg Trail is a prairie and wildlife restoration project opened by the Audubon Project of Kansas. Other local favorites include fishing and skiing on Wilson Lake and biking and hiking along the Salinas River.

Lincoln County


Moving is hard, but Lincoln County has put together a program to make your move easier and get you connected to the community.  Here's the inside scoop on our favorite parts of the program:

 (if eligible): Lincoln County is located in Kansas’ Rural Opportunity Zone. New movers who relocate from out of state may be eligible for a state income tax credit. 

 with MakeMyMovers, local leadership and neighbors.

Tea Time with Marilyn, the Mother of Lincoln County Tourism:

 The communication nerve center of Lincoln County is a gathering table at The Village Lines, a local goods shop in downtown Lincoln. Here, Marilyn (the owner/proprietor) will introduce you to neighbors and help you get acquainted with the Lincoln County community. You don’t actually have to drink tea at Tea Time with Marilyn, but we know she’ll be spilling it. ;)

 (complete with streets, water, sewer, etc) in a residential development to MakeMyMovers interested in building a new home. The lots are located just a few blocks from the high school, hospital, city park, and downtown.

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Move to Lincoln County, KS

$500 credit towards high-speed internet service

100% Kansas state income tax waiver through the 2026 tax year (if eligible)

A Dozen Farm-Fresh Eggs Every Month for a Year

Welcome Potluck and Lincoln County Welcome Basket

Tea Time with Marilyn, the Mother of Lincoln County Tourism

Choose Your Own Outdoor Adventure: Mountain Biking, Bird Watching, Boating, or a Hunting Areas Tour

Ask about a bonus $5,000 cash incentive if a spouse or partner in the household is hired for a local qualifying job

“I missed having access to a gym..so I bought an old building and equipment, and we opened!” 

Kelly Gourley

Hear how Kelly Gourley identified a need for a gym in Lincoln County, Kansas and opened one.

How's that for welcoming your neighbors?  Lincoln County enlisted the help of the high school football team to help MakeMyMover Tasha unload her truck after moving from Tennessee.  

As our first MakeMyMove family to visit Lincoln County experienced firsthand, a visit with Marilyn (the Mother of Lincoln County Tourism) might just include an impromptu singalong to "Home on the Range". (Update: the MMM family is making the move by the end of May!)

Have you heard the story of Lincoln's "free house"? It's a tale of saving an old house and creating the kind of future new movers Eddie & Julie want to create for their family and community. Their Instagram page is 

Lincoln County is known as the "Post Rock Capital of Kansas". This has nothing to do with heavy metal music and everything to do with the unique native limestone found in the area. Due to a lack of trees on the prairie, early settlers built their homes, communities, churches and schools with the readily accessible stone.

2024 Live Lincoln County travel guides have arrived! Inside you will find helpful resources and information about local attractions, murals, parks and trails, outdoor recreation, restaurants, shopping, places to stay, and what's been happening to make Lincoln County a great place to live! 

These incredible communities are welcoming remote workers, teachers, nurses and more with incentives and networking programs.

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