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Tallgrass Prairie National PreserveVisitor Information Desk located in the barn during summer months
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Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
History & Culture
 
Dust devil created from spring prairie burns at the preserve.  

Did You Know?
Kansas is tied with Florida for 3rd place in most number of tornadoes per year. This tornado is actually a "dust devil" spawned from annual spring prairie burns at the preserve. Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Last Updated: December 26, 2007 at 23:29 EST