Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. 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. 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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Friday 10/2/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. 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. 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...
Saturday 10/3/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. more...
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...
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. 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 Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. more...
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. 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 Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. 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. 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...
Tuesday 10/6/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. 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. 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...
Wednesday 10/7/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. 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. 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...
Thursday 10/8/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. 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. 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...
Friday 10/9/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. 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. 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...
Saturday 10/10/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. more...
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. 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...
October Night Sky Program 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Experience the night sky from 7 - 10 p.m. in the backcountry of the preserve. No reservations required for this activity. Call 620-273-8494. more...
Sunday 10/11/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. more...
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. 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 Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. 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. 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...
Tuesday 10/13/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. 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. 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...
Wednesday 10/14/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. 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. 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...
Thursday 10/15/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. 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. 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...
Friday 10/16/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. 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. 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...
Saturday 10/17/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. more...
Prairie Harvest Festival & Barn Dance 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Enjoy an old-fashioned harvest festival as living history characters ready themselves for winter. Cider making, hay rack rides, live music, and blacksmithing from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kids pumpkin carving from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Barn dance from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Refreshments served.
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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. 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 Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. more...
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. 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 Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. 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. 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...
Tuesday 10/20/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. 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. 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...
Wednesday 10/21/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. 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. 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...
Thursday 10/22/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. 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. 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...
Friday 10/23/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. 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. 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...
Saturday 10/24/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. more...
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. 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 Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. more...
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. 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 Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. more...
Tuesday 10/27/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. more...
Wednesday 10/28/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. more...
Thursday 10/29/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. more...
Friday 10/30/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. more...
Saturday 10/31/2009
Backcountry Day Hiking Backcountry day hiking available at the preserve during daylight hours. See the rangers at the visitor information desk to obtain a free hiking brochure and a short orientation. Hiking time is during daylight hours. more...
Did You Know?
Zebulon Pike unknowingly named the Flint Hills based on his journal entry in 1806 as he camped and passed through the hills of flint. This flint kept the prairie from being tilled. Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
