Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)

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I, Too, Am America Contest

The National Parks of Kansas are asking seventh and eighth grade students from across the state to tell how their own stories connect with the stories preserved at the National Parks in Kansas.
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Last Stand of the Tallgrass Prairie

Where's the tall grass?

Tallgrass prairie once covered 140 million acres of North America. Within a generation the vast majority was developed and plowed under. Today less than 4% remains, mostly here in the Kansas Flint Hills. The preserve protects a nationally significant remnant of the once vast tallgrass prairie and its cultural resources. Here the tallgrass prairie takes its last stand.

Visit the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Tour Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

The preserve has experienced an abundant amount of moisure recently, causing difficult tour road conditions. Please call ahead (620-273-8494) to check on bus tour availability.

The preserve offers a wide variety of activities and experiences. Visit the Plan Your Visit page or click on the link above to download a pdf of our 2009 Schedule of Events.
Welcome to the prairie and enjoy your visit!

Special Birding Weekend on May 9th and 10th

Visit the press release to learn more about the special birding weekend activities on May 9th and 10th at the preserve.

International Migratory Bird Count- May 9th only
Raptor Program - May 9th only
Birding Hikes - Both days
Special Children's Workshop - Both days

Preserve Voted One of 8 Kansas Wonders

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve was honored with being selected as one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas. Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius announced the results on January 29, 2008, Kansas Day, at the State Capitol.

Visit the press release page to learn more about the seven other Wonders of Kansas, the contest, and ceremony.

Historic Reproduction Bain Wagon Arrives at the Preserve

Experience pitching hay in our new Bain farm wagon on June 6, 2009 during the horse-drawn haying demonstrations. Many activities surround the day including historic cooking, wool spinning and weaving, live music, and horse-drawn mowing and raking demonstrations in the field (weather permitting).

Write to

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
P.O. Box 585
Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845

E-mail Us

Phone

Visitor Information
(620) 273-8494

Administrative Headquarters
(620) 273-6034

Fax

(620) 273-8950

Climate

The preserve is situated in northern Chase County, Kansas. Climate is considered moderate, with average precipitation over 30", summer high temperatures 80-100 degrees, and winter low temperatures 10-20 degrees. Summer storms with lightning and hail are common. Weather is a factor for certain interpretive activities.