Place

Tallgrass Prairie Overlook

A platform near a curb with 3 waysides and a trash can next to it overlooking prairie grass
Over 500 different plant species live within the Monument's boundaries

N. Barber

Quick Facts
Location:
Northeast end of the parking lot
Significance:
Wide view of the tallgrass prairie with 3 informational waysides

Audio Description, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Wheelchair Accessible

American Indians use many of the plants you see in the prairie for food, medicine, and ceremonies. If you know what you’re looking for – and the correct ways to prepare it – the tallgrass prairie can provide an abundance. The Monument contains over 500 species of plants, including one federally threatened species (the Western prairie-fringed orchid) and nearly a dozen state-listed rare species. By leaving what you find here and not picking plants or flowers along the way, you’re helping protect this vanishing ecosystem. 

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Last updated: October 5, 2020