Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, established November 12, 1996, is the only unit of the National Park System dedicated to the rich natural and cultural history of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem.

Many tallgrass prairie forbs, like prairie turnip or purple coneflower, have edible or medicinal qualities that several tribes of Native Americans found valuable.

Sep 26, 2024 · Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve features some of the best-preserved tallgrass prairie in Kansas, providing a historical glimpse at one of the most important ecosystems along the Santa …

Jul 30, 2024 · Self-guided Tours include cell-phone tours, virtual tours, and podcasts of the historic buildings and tallgrass prairie. Group tours are made by reservation and subject to park staffing. The …

Mar 3, 2022 · The name tallgrass prairie can be deceiving. Though many grass species grow taller than people, short grasses and several other plant categories are found on the preserve. Tallgrass prairie …

Nov 20, 2025 · Park rangers attend the visitor center with a range of exhibits. Geology, ecology, history, and culture all shaped today's Tallgrass Prairie. A modest gift shop provides souvenirs and the park …

Feb 12, 2021 · The National Park Service reconstructed a tallgrass prairie in 1971 to represent the vast grassland that once covered 85 percent of Iowa. The park planted native species of grasses on land …

Feb 14, 2025 · Wildlife abounds on the tallgrass prairie from a wide variety of habitats. Over 40 different species of reptiles and amphibians are identified in the Flint Hills alone. Over 30 species of mammals …

Jul 25, 2025 · Calendar Ranger giving a prairie bus tour NPS Photo Check out the calendar for special events and activities at the preserve. Come to the preserve and experience native tallgrass prairie, …

Mar 6, 2022 · Two overlooks afford visitors the scenic beauty of the prairie. The trail winds across rolling hills, over a spring-fed stream lined with cottonwood and hackberry trees, and through a fascinating …