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TALLGRASS PRAIRIE INTERPRETIVE TOUR

An integrated interpretive trip through the Flint Hills featuring an authentic concern for wildlife, indigenous plants and animals. On foot, horseback or a four-wheel ATV, watch for coyote, deer, collared lizards, turkey, or a seldom-seen bobcat.

Birds abound on the open prairies and rolling fields, around the small waterways and in the shady woodlands. Bullbats, Bluebirds, Buntings, Bewick’s Wrens, Prairie Chickens, Yellow Billed Cuckoos, Upland Plovers, Great Blue Herons and many more may be seen and heard.

Come to understand how the interaction of rock, fire, grass, and grazing animals has produced the richest grassland in the world, the Tallgrass Prairie of the Kansas Flint Hills, and shaped the cowboy culture and farming and ranching traditions of the area.

“Thoughts of prairie, soft Southern wind, gentle horses and your interesting and educational dialogue will always be one of our most pleasant memories.”
Jack Z. and Rhea K., Bolton CT

WILDFLOWER TOURS

Walk or ride through spectacular native flowers and grasses. Learn about nature’s pharmacy and food store. See what Native Americans and early settlers used for food and medicine. Identify Chigger Weed, Rattle Box, Calf Slobbers, Bearded Tongue, Antelope Horn, Ice Cream Plant, Compass Plant, and more.

Push through tall grasses, up to eight feet, and identify Big Bluestem, Little Bluestem, Switch, and Indian Grasses. Photograph popular herbs, such as Echinacea and St. John’s Wort growing in their native environments.

Plants flower at different times depending on factors like rainfall, final freeze, hours of daylight, and temperatures. In as little as two weeks one flower's season may be past, so, if there are specific flowers you hope to see, be sure and call ahead to see what's blooming.