Monthly Archives: August 2008
The Prairie State
What difference do the Flint Hills make for the tallgrass prairie? Before answering that question, let me ask you a question. Which of the 50 states bears the nickname “The Prairie State?” If you said “Kansas” you would be wrong. … Continue reading
A peace of land
The vastness of the Kansas Flint Hills often awakens unexpected emotions within first-time visitors. Some react to Flint Hills vistas with joy, and others find the openness exhilarating, even a bit overwhelming. I’ve even heard more than one story about … Continue reading
Filed under People of the Flint Hills
Feet of turkey
Thank goodness for common names. I mean, who can get all excited about Andropogon gerardii? What images come to mind when you wrap your tongue around that collection of Latin terms? Do those words conjure up a field of head-high … Continue reading
Filed under Flint Hills Overview, Tallgrass Prairie Ecosystem
Verdant bluffs
Despite the fact it’s late August, the Flint Hills remain remarkably green. More often than not at this time of year, the hills have turned a golden brown from lack of moisture and small intermittent creeks have gone dry. Not … Continue reading
Filed under Flint Hills History
“Pea-sing” to the eye
The World Wide Web is the source of all information. Sometimes, however, it says nothing at all on a given topic. Nothing. With the power of Google you can discover facts about any subject in the world, but most of … Continue reading
Filed under Tallgrass Prairie Ecosystem
