Category Archives: Flint Hills Overview
Grassy byways
Another scenic byway that passes through Kansas’ tallgrass prairie is the Flint Hills National Scenic Byway. Like I did with the Native Stone Scenic Byway, I had the pleasure of writing about the 47-mile stretch of K-177 that passes from … Continue reading
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Defenseless
In nature, almost everything has a built in defense. Roses have thorns, turtles have shells, rabbits run fast, and even mosquitoes fly just faster than a swat. The natural world is competitive – the survival of the fittest and all … Continue reading
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A picture is worth a few words
The tallgrass prairie is filled with extraordinary beauty, around every bend, over every hill, and along every path. It is a shame too many folks just see an empty field, with no value. Of course, the prairie’s true value comes … Continue reading
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A good trip for a great fall
Autumn has fallen on the tallgrass prairie. For those who have the chance to explore the Flint Hills, this is a fall filled with grace. Prairie fall colors tickle the senses, a gentle brush of color across the eyes. With … Continue reading
Smoke gets in your eyes
Don’t worry. It’s April, so those massive columns of smoke rising up over the Flint Hills’ horizon are perfectly normal. And if it smells a little smokey here in eastern Kansas this time of year, that’s a good thing. In … Continue reading
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