Anyone know anything about the MP BN at FT Riley, KS and how the base and surrounding area is like?

If you enjoy hunting or fishing then fort Riley is the place for you. Really, any outdoor activity. If you're more "city" then you'll be in for a drive. Been on Riley for 4 years, summers are hot and humid, winters are cold and miserable. Wind never stops. But the soldiers are great, the atmosphere is great, the pride in the division is great

Only base I have served at, Married w/o children, 1-18 INF is the way to go, Vanguards lead the way. Great rolling Plains and flint hills for training areas, gut trucks, I love it here. Been here for 5 years.

This is our second time here at Riley. Its really not bad, don't let people's horror stories get to you. Plenty of nice restaurants for date nights in Manhattan (20 minutes away), places to walk as a family, lots of trails to explore. A small zoo that is fun to walk around. There are batting cages we go to for a fun date night. There is a brewery with delicious food and brews . Also in Manhattan is K-State, a Division 1 school and we frequent the football and basketball games, the fans are hardcore and that makes it fun. I'm using my GI Bill to finish my bachelors there and its an amazing school. Not sure if you have kids but the schools here are great. 7 gyms on post to choose from. Junction City right outside post is a little junky, but there is a Walmart supercenter for whatever you need, along with an IHOP and Cracker Barrel for a quick breakfast. Topeka is an hour away and there are a few things to do there. Kansas City in 2 hours away with a large water park, an amusement park, lots of shopping and nice restaurants, Royals Baseball and Chiefs football. Lots of bands and shows come to Kansas City as well, and there are races out at the Kansas Speedway. Wichita, 2 hours south, also hosts many bands when they come to Kansas.

When you get here, people in your unit will complain about how much they hate it here and how boring it is, but those are the people who just sit in the barracks/their house and don't get out and actually do all the stuff this place has to offer. There is also immense education opportunities here at the education center as well that soldiers tend not to take advantage of.