Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Overview
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is managed by National Park Service and is located near Strong City, Kansas. Tallgrass prairie once covered 170 million acres of North America, but within a generation most of it had been transformed into farms, cities, and towns. Today less than 4% remains intact, mostly in the Kansas Flint Hills. Established on November 12, 1996, the preserve protects a nationally significant remnant of the once vast tallgrass prairie ecosystem. Here the tallgrass makes its last stand.
Things to Do at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve include:
Nearby Activities
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Wildlife Viewing
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
The preserve is located in northern Chase County, Kansas 2 miles north of intersection U.S. Hwy 50 and Flint Hills National Scenic Byway 177 (K-177) west of Strong City. Watch for brown attraction signs. 2 miles north of Strong City, KS on K-177 16 miles west of Emporia, KS on U.S. Hwy 50 and 2 miles north on K-177 17 miles south of Council Grove, KS on K-177 85 miles northeast of Wichita on I-35, U.S. Hwy 50, and K-177 60 miles southwest of Topeka on I-335 (Kansas Turnpike) to Em
GPS Coordinates: 38.44023600000000, -96.56708200000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: (620) 273-8494
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