Monthly Archives: July 2008
Don’t bite me
Actually, there are lots of things that bug me in the Flint Hills, maybe billions of them. That’s nothing to complain about, however, because that’s what insects are supposed to do, but I still don’t like it. I’m not sure, … Continue reading
Filed under Flint Hills Overview
Curves
Limestone is hard. Flint – or chert to you sticklers – is even harder. You can cut limestone into huge blocks and use them to build homes, barns, bridges, court houses, and universities. You can cut yourself on flint, since … Continue reading
Filed under Flint Hills Geology
Not second fiddle
So what’s the big deal about the Flint Hills anyway? For many years, the hills have attracted artists and photographers. In recent years, the national media has started paying attention. And lately, the number of blogs and photo Web sites … Continue reading
Filed under Flint Hills Overview, Tallgrass Prairie Ecosystem
Happy Cowboy Day
Even if you have never been on a horse, if you like the Flint Hills, you should have an appreciation for cowboys. So here at FHTG, we celebrate National Day of the American Cowboy, which is the fourth Saturday of … Continue reading
Filed under People of the Flint Hills
Let’s get excited about rocks!
Well, maybe excited is a bit strong. I mean okay, maybe some geologists will feel their pulse quicken and breath shorten at the sight of chunks of igneous rocks. Most of us, however, just think of a rock as something to … Continue reading
Filed under Flint Hills Geology, Flint Hills Overview
