Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Thursday 7/2/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Prairie Seed Harvesting 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM On the first Thursday of the month in June, July, September, and October help staff harvest prairie seeds from 9 a.m. to noon. The seeds will be used to restore bottomland prairie areas at the preserve. Call 620-273-8494 for details and to make a reservation.
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Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Friday 7/3/2009
Ranching Weekends 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Experience daily activities found on an 1880s working ranch. more...
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Saturday 7/4/2009
Ranching Weekends 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Experience daily activities found on an 1880s working ranch. more...
Old-time Music and Wool Spinning 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM On the 1st Saturday of each month from June through October, listen to live music and watch wool spinning demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. more...
Independence Day at the Ranch 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM On Saturday, ride in a covered wagon, watch historic cooking demonstrations, or see the blacksmith hard at work. Historic barn dance from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Refreshments served. more...
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Sunday 7/5/2009
Ranching Weekends 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Experience daily activities found on an 1880s working ranch. more...
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Monday 7/6/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Tuesday 7/7/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Wednesday 7/8/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Thursday 7/9/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Friday 7/10/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Saturday 7/11/2009
Guided Backcountry Hikes 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM At 10:30 a.m. (Sat and Sun) on the 2nd and 4th weekends of each month from June through October, enjoy a two-hour ranger-led hike into the backcountry. Special natural history programs offered at 2:30 p.m. on Sat and Sun. more...
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Campfire Program Series 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM June 13, 27 and July 11, 25- Campfire Program Series
Learn about different natural history topics around a campfire beginning at 7 p.m. An hour long nature trail hike completes the evening program at 9 p.m.
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Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Sunday 7/12/2009
Guided Backcountry Hikes 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM At 10:30 a.m. (Sat and Sun) on the 2nd and 4th weekends of each month from June through October, enjoy a two-hour ranger-led hike into the backcountry. Special natural history programs offered at 2:30 p.m. on Sat and Sun. more...
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Monday 7/13/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Tuesday 7/14/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Wednesday 7/15/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Thursday 7/16/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Friday 7/17/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Saturday 7/18/2009
Ranching Weekends 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Experience daily activities found on an 1880s working ranch. more...
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Sunday 7/19/2009
Ranching Weekends 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Experience daily activities found on an 1880s working ranch. more...
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Monday 7/20/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Tuesday 7/21/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Wednesday 7/22/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Thursday 7/23/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Friday 7/24/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Saturday 7/25/2009
Guided Backcountry Hikes 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM At 10:30 a.m. (Sat and Sun) on the 2nd and 4th weekends of each month from June through October, enjoy a two-hour ranger-led hike into the backcountry. Special natural history programs offered at 2:30 p.m. on Sat and Sun. more...
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Campfire Program Series 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM June 13, 27 and July 11, 25- Campfire Program Series
Learn about different natural history topics around a campfire beginning at 7 p.m. An hour long nature trail hike completes the evening program at 9 p.m.
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Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Sunday 7/26/2009
Guided Backcountry Hikes 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM At 10:30 a.m. (Sat and Sun) on the 2nd and 4th weekends of each month from June through October, enjoy a two-hour ranger-led hike into the backcountry. Special natural history programs offered at 2:30 p.m. on Sat and Sun. more...
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Monday 7/27/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Tuesday 7/28/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Wednesday 7/29/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Thursday 7/30/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
Friday 7/31/2009
Prairie Bus Tours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM This 90-minute prairie bus tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Learn about the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, geology, American Indian, and ranching culture, while experiencing the wide-open vistas of the prairie horizon. more...
Backcountry Day Hiking 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking permit. Hiking time is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily during the summer and on weekends in the winter. more...
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Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
One of many activities to be enjoyed at the preserve.
The preserve offers a wide range of natural and cultural activities and events throughout the year.
Use the above calendar or link below to view our schedule of events for 2009.
Did You Know?
The Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is a partnership between the National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy, and the Kansas Park Trust. All work together to preserve and protect the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, while educating the public about its importance.
