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Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Guided Tours
 
Ranger-led house tour

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Ranger-led house tours available

Please call ahead (620-273-8494) for tour availability due to major construction projects occurring in 2012.

Historic House Tours - 25 minutes

National Park Service rangers conduct daily guided house tours through the historic 1881 limestone ranch house. Tours are conducted hourly on the half-hour from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. as staffing permits, May through October. Winter house tour hours vary. House tours are free of charge.

 
prairie bus tour

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Ranger-led prairie bus tours

Prairie Bus Tours - 1 1/2 hours

The diversity of the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve awaits your discovery on this 6.4 mile bus tour led by National Park Service rangers. While touring the preserve's backcountry, you will learn about the prairie's intricate system of plants and animals, the geology that formed the Flint Hills, American Indians, and the legacy of ranching. You will also experience the vast prairie landscape -- sweeping views, rolling hills, and an endless sky.

The approximate ninety minute tour is available daily, from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October. A minimum of two passengers per bus tour required. Bus tours are free of charge.

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2012 Prairie Bus Tour Schedule
April 28, 2012 - October 28, 2012


Free Daily Bus Tours - 11 a.m. and more as staffing allows.

A minimum of two persons required per bus tour.

Advance reservations are recommended,
but arrangements can be made the day
of your visit if space is available.
Please call 620-273-8494 for reservations.

***You may reserve 10 seats per call.***
If you require more seats (family reunions), we suggest making a reservation for a private COMBO tour.

By separating the tours, we are better able to serve both large groups and walk-in visitors as staffing allows.
All tours and activities are free at the preserve.

 

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Last Updated: January 01, 2012 at 15:32 MST