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Visit Kansas Scenic Byways on America's Byways site: 
Visit Kansas Dept. of Commerce Travel & Tourism: 
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For more information about Kansas Scenic Byways, contact:
Deborah Divine
Program Manager
785-827-3603
800-684-6966
Bucher, Willis & Ratliff Corp.
2335 E. Crawford St.
Salina, KS 67401
Scott Shields
State Byway Coordinator
785-296-0853
Kansas Department of Transportation
700 SW Harrison Street
Topeka, KS 66603-3754
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Here's what's happening on the Kansas Byways:
REPEATING EVENTS
MONTHLY EVENTS
- May 2008
- June 2008
- July 2008
- August 2008
- September 2008
- October 2008
- November 2008
REPEATING EVENTS
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
- Backcountry Day Hiking
- Scenic Overlook Trail A 6.4-mile round-trip hike along the bus tour route to the scenic overlook area. Experience the beauty of native rolling prairie, as you take in the wide-open vistas of 1,490 feet above sea level.
- 3 Pasture Loop Trail A 3.8-mile backcountry hike through upland prairie. This trail winds along existing ranch roads and a mowed path. From May through July, cattle graze as they have for the past century.
- Red House Trail A 6-mile backcountry hike through upland prairie and natural drainage areas. This trail passes through several historic ranching features, while giving an intimate view of wetland prairie flowers and vegetation through a scenic grove of cottonwood trees.
- WHEN: Trails are open on weekends, weather permitting daily from May-October, 9am-3:30pm
LOCATION: 2 miles north of Strong City on K-177 and U.S. Hwy 50 intersection.
ACCESSIBILITY: Backcountry hiking trails are not wheelchair accessible.
ADMISSION FEE: No, free permits are required for backcountry trails.
COMMENT: Hikers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear for backcountry hiking over rough terrain. Insect repellent is recommended. Bring drinking water.
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
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Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
- Daily Bus Tours
This 90-minute prairie tour is available daily from the last Saturday in April through the last Sunday in October.
WHEN: April 26 - October 26, 2008 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 Miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ADMISSION: $5 adults, $3 children, 4 years and younger are free
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
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Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
- The Stream Bank Discovery Hike
Experience a one-hour ranger-led hike along the stream bank and discover the mysteries of nature. Visitors should wear appropriate hiking foot wear and clothing and bring drinking water. Insect repellent is also highly recommended.
WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays, 2nd and 4th weekends of each month from June through October, 10am
LOCATION: 2 miles north of Strong City on K-177 and U.S. Hwy 50 intersection
ADMISSION: No
ACCESSIBILITY: Hiking area is not handicap accessible and is a moderate hike. Approximately one-mile in length.
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
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Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
- Lower Creek School Days
Experience a one-room schoolhouse. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. The school is furnished with McGuffey readers, slates, desks, maps, and recitation bench.
WHEN: Weekends in May, June, September, and October, noon to 4pm
LOCATION: 2 miles north of Strong City on K-177 and U.S. Hwy 50 intersection
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes, via removeable ramps.
ADMISSION: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
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Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
- Ranching Living History Weekends
Experience daily activities on a working ranch as you visit with living history interpreters. Special activities may include historic cooking, music programs, soap making, quilting, crocheting, carpentry skills, roping skills, gardening, saddling skills, and blacksmithing.
WHEN: Holidays and the 1st and 3rd weekends of each month from Memorial Day through October, 10am-4pm
LOCATION: 2 miles north of Strong City on K-177 and U.S. Hwy 50 intersection
ADMISSION: No
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
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May 2008
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse
- Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon until 4 p.m. in May, June, September, and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, and a recitation bench are on display.
- WHEN: May 3-4, 2008 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Glacial Hills Scenic Byway
Tricia Black Exhibit
- The Carnegie Arts Center will host local artist and resident, Tricia Black in a one person show at the Stacks Gallery in May. Opening reception is scheduled for Friday May 9th from 5:00-7:00pm. This exhibit promises to be fun and thought provoking. Miss Black who has worked at the Carnegie has a unique way of looking at the world. She always appears to be in the middle of changing, either career choices or “gaudy impractical shoes,” so her subjects -- she feels -- reflect humorous themes. Tricia was born in North Carolina, the youngest of four children, was raised in Leavenworth but spent some of her childhood overseas. By her own description, Tricia likes: “coffee, reading, FOOD, vulgar music, gaudy impractical shoes, and painting.”
- WHEN: May 9-31, 2008, 9am-5pm daily and 9am-2pm Saturdays
LOCATION: Carnegie Arts Center, 601 S. 5th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Betty Coleman, Carnegie Arts Center, 913-651-0765, email cacevents@sbcglobal.net
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
International Migratory Bird Count
- Assist the staff with a bird count at the preserve.
- WHEN: May 10, 2008, 7am-11pm, weather permitting
LOCATION: 2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection, north of Strong City
ACCESSIBILITY: No
ADMISSION FEE: No
COMMENT: Bring water, wear long pants, close-toed shoes,and use sun block and insect repellent as needed. Call 620-273-8494 for details.
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse
- Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon until 4 p.m. in May, June, September, and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, and a recitation bench are on display.
- WHEN: May 10-11, 2008 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse
- Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon until 4 p.m. in May, June, September, and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, and a recitation bench are on display.
- WHEN: May 17-18, 2008 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Horsedrawn Haying and Raking Demonstration
- On the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, experience an authentic horse-drawn haying and raking demonstration in the field from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (weather permitting) Guests are also able to visit with the living history interpreters as they prepare the noon meal for the blacksmith throughout the day as he demonstrates the art of metallurgy.
- WHEN: May 24, 2008, 10:30am-3:30pm
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: No
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse
- Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon until 4 p.m. in May, June, September, and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, and a recitation bench are on display.
- WHEN: May 24-25, 2008 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Ranching Weekends
- On holidays and the 1st an 3rd weekends of each month from Memorial Day through October, experience daily activities on a working ranch as you visit with living history interpreters. Special activities may include historic cooking, music, quilting, carpentry, roping, gardening, saddling, and blacksmithing. Programs given at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
- WHEN: May 24-26, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Children's Day
- From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. pet the farm animals, feed the chickens, or clean the stalls. Kids earn a Spring Hill Ranch certificate after doing their chores.
- WHEN: May 25, 2008, 10am-1pm
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Homestead Ranch Bird Roundup (PDF)
- Homestead Ranch's First Annual Homestead Ranch Bird Roundup is designed to give birders access to private ranch land while helping us collect information. This is not a bird count, but rather a survey of how many different species you encounter by call or sight during your time on the ranch. Each participant or small group will be given a Chase County Bird List and randomly assigned to one of three pastures of over 900 acres each. You will be free to wander as you wish; the only requirement is that you turn in your bird list at the registration area no later than 2pm.
- WHEN: May 31, 2008, check-in opens at sunrise, 6:05 am, check out/turn in bird list by 2:00 pm
LOCATION: Homestead Ranch, southeast of Matfield Green in Chase County
ACCESSIBILITY: No
ADMISSION FEE: $5/person participation fee; children under 6 are free; carpool discount: $15/carload of four or more (includes beverages and light snacks available at registration)
CONTACT: Marva Weigelt, email: prairiehawk@wheatstate.com indicating your name and the number of persons in your party by May 15
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
School Day
- On Monday join the school marm and the experience the one-room school with penmanship lessons, spelling, and reading from the McGuffey Readers. School day is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- WHEN: May 26, 2008, 10am-1pm
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Birds of Prey Program
- Birds of Prey program will be presented in the historic barn on Saturday, May 31st at 2 p.m.
- WHEN: May 31, 2008, 2-3pm
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Birding at the Preserve
- National Park Service staff lead 90 minute birding hikes at 8 a.m. both days. Learn birding techniques at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the special interpretive program. Using self-constructed paper airplanes, learn flight dynamics at the children's workshop at 1 p.m.
- WHEN: May 31, 2008, 8am-3pm
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: No
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse
- Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon until 4 p.m. in May, June, September, and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, and a recitation bench are on display.
- WHEN: May 31 - June 1, 2008 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
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June 2008
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Prairie Seed Harvesting
- On the first Thursday of the month in June, July, September, and October help staff harvest prairie seeds from 9 a.m. to noon. The seeds will be used to restore bottomland prairie areas at the preserve.
- WHEN: June 5, 2008 9 a.m. - Noon
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Old-time Music and Wool Spinning
- On the 1st Saturday of each month from June through October, listen to live music and watch wool spinning demonstrations.
- WHEN: June 7, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Ranching Weekends
- On holidays and the 1st an 3rd weekends of each month from Memorial Day through October, experience daily activities on a working ranch as you visit with living history interpreters. Special activities may include historic cooking, music, quilting, carpentry, roping, gardening, saddling, and blacksmithing. Programs given at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
- WHEN: June 7-8, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse
- Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon until 4 p.m. in May, June, September, and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, and a recitation bench are on display.
- WHEN: June 7-8, 2008, noon to 4:00pm
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Flint Hills Folklife Festival
- Period reenactors display the skills needed by Kansans in the late 1800s. Enjoy watching reenactors demonstrate leathe rworking, rope making, blacksmithing, sewing and weaving. Listen to traditional fiddle and banjo music. Learn about making soap and herbal remedies. Take a step back in time at this gentle, intimate festival in beautiful Cottonwood Falls.
- WHEN: June 13-15, 2008, Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday with a concert on Saturday night.
LOCATION: Swope Park in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Carol and Charley Klamm, 620-273-8686
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Pioneer Bluffs Open House
- Tour Pioneer Bluffs Historic District, enjoy lemonade and cookies.
- WHEN: June 14, 2008, 10am-3pm
LOCATION: Pioneer Bluffs is located on Flint Hills National Scenic Byway K-177, one mile north of Matfield Green or fifteen miles south of Cottonwood Falls. It lies on the east side of K-177 and is lined with limestone fence.
ACCESSIBILITY: No
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Lynn Smith, 620-753-3414, email: lynn@pioneerbluffs.org
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Red House Discovery Hikes
- At 10 a.m. (Sat and Sun) on the 2nd and 4th weekends of each month from June through October, enjoy a one-hour ranger led hike along the stream bank. Special natural history programs offered at 2:30 p.m. on Sat and Sun.
- WHEN: June 14-15, 2008, 10-11am
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse
- Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon until 4 p.m. in May, June, September, and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, and a recitation bench are on display.
- WHEN: June 14-15, 2008 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Homestead Ranch Solstice Butterfly Roundup (PDF)
- The First Annual Homestead Ranch's Solstice Butterfly Roundup is designed to give butterfly enthusiasts access to private ranch land while helping us collect information. This is not a butterfly count, but rather a survey of how many different species you encounter during your time on the ranch. Each participant or small group will be given a Chase County Butterfly List and randomly assigned to one of three pastures of over 900 acres each. You will be free to wander as you wish; the only requirement is that you turn in your list at the registration area no later than 4 pm.
- WHEN: June 21, 2008, check-in opens at 9:30 am, check out/turn in butterfly list by 4:00 pm
LOCATION: Homestead Ranch, southeast of Matfield Green in Chase County
ACCESSIBILITY: No
ADMISSION FEE: $5/person participation fee; children under 6 are free; carpool discount: $15/carload of four or more (includes beverages and light snacks available at registration)
CONTACT: Marva Weigelt, email: prairiehawk@wheatstate.com indicating your name and the number of persons in your party by June 1.
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse
- Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon until 4 p.m. in May, June, September, and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, and a recitation bench are on display.
- WHEN: June 21-22, 2008 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Ranching Weekends
- On holidays and the 1st an 3rd weekends of each month from Memorial Day through October, experience daily activities on a working ranch as you visit with living history interpreters. Special activities may include historic cooking, music, quilting, carpentry, roping, gardening, saddling, and blacksmithing. Programs given at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
- WHEN: June 21-26, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Historic Farming Equipment and Blacksmithing
- Once a year the top floor of the barn is opened to exhibit the historic farming machinery from 1920 to the 1940s. Hear the ring of the blacksmith's hammer on Saturday.
- WHEN: June 21-22, 2008, 10am-4pm
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Glacial Hills Scenic Byway
Fresco Workshops
- Margaret Hennessey-Springe will teach Fresco Painting at the Carnegie Arts Center; there will be three additional workshops in June and July.
- WHEN: June 23-25, 2008, 12:30-2:30pm
LOCATION: Carnegie Arts Center, 601 S. 5th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: Yes, $115.00members/$120.00 non-members
CONTACT: Betty Coleman, Carnegie Arts Center, 913-651-0765, email cacevents@sbcglobal.net
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse
- Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon until 4 p.m. in May, June, September, and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, and a recitation bench are on display.
- WHEN: June 28-29, 2008 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Red House Discovery Hikes
- At 10 a.m. (Sat and Sun) on the 2nd and 4th weekends of each month from June through October, enjoy a one-hour ranger led hike along the stream bank. Special natural history programs offered at 2:30 p.m. on Sat and Sun.
- WHEN: June 28-29, 2008, 10-11am
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
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July 2008
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Prairie Seed Harvesting
- On the first Thursday of the month in June, July, September, and October help staff harvest prairie seeds from 9 a.m. to noon. The seeds will be used to restore bottomland prairie areas at the preserve.
- WHEN: July 3, 2008 9 a.m. - Noon
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Independence Day Music at the Ranch
- On Friday, enjoy a day of music and clogging in the historic barn. Bring your instruments for jammin.' Clogging demonstrations at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- WHEN: July 4, 2008, 10am-4pm
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Ranching Weekends
- On holidays and the 1st an 3rd weekends of each month from Memorial Day through October, experience daily activities on a working ranch as you visit with living history interpreters. Special activities may include historic cooking, music, quilting, carpentry, roping, gardening, saddling, and blacksmithing. Programs given at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
- WHEN: July 4-6, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Old-time Music and Wool Spinning
- On the 1st Saturday of each month from June through October, listen to live music and watch wool spinning demonstrations.
- WHEN: july 5, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Cooking, Clanging, Clogging and Wagon Rides
- On Saturday, ride in a covered wagon, watch historic cooking demonstrations, or see the blacksmith hard at work. Historic barn dance from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the Tallgrass Express band. Refreshments served.
- WHEN: July 5, 2008, 10am-4pm
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Children's Games
- On Sunday join in the historic games of an old-fashioned egg-toss, rope jumping, hoop and stick, and a lively bucket brigade. Activities from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Refreshments served.
- WHEN: July 6, 2008, 2-4pm
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Campfire Program Series
- Learn about different natural history topics around a campfire beginning at 7 p.m. An hour long nature trail hike completes the evening program at 9 p.m.
- WHEN: July 12, 2008, 7-9pm
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Ranching Weekends
- On holidays and the 1st an 3rd weekends of each month from Memorial Day through October, experience daily activities on a working ranch as you visit with living history interpreters. Special activities may include historic cooking, music, quilting, carpentry, roping, gardening, saddling, and blacksmithing. Programs given at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
- WHEN: July 19-20, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Red House Discovery Hikes
- At 10 a.m. (Sat and Sun) on the 2nd and 4th weekends of each month from June through October, enjoy a one-hour ranger led hike along the stream bank. Special natural history programs offered at 2:30 p.m. on Sat and Sun.
- WHEN: July 26-27, 2008, 10-11am
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Campfire Program Series
- Learn about different natural history topics around a campfire beginning at 7 p.m. An hour long nature trail hike completes the evening program at 9 p.m.
- WHEN: July 26, 2008, 7-9pm
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
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August 2008
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Old-time Music and Wool Spinning
- On the 1st Saturday of each month from June through October, listen to live music and watch wool spinning demonstrations.
- WHEN: August 2, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Ranching Weekends
- On holidays and the 1st an 3rd weekends of each month from Memorial Day through October, experience daily activities on a working ranch as you visit with living history interpreters. Special activities may include historic cooking, music, quilting, carpentry, roping, gardening, saddling, and blacksmithing. Programs given at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
- WHEN: August 2-3, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Campfire Program Series
- Learn about different natural history topics around a campfire beginning at 7 p.m. An hour long nature trail hike completes the evening program at 9 p.m.
- WHEN: August 9, 2008, 7-9pm
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Night Sky Program
- Experience the Perseids meteor shower from the backcountry of the preserve.
- WHEN: August 11-12, 2008, 9-11pm
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: No
ADMISSION FEE: Yes, $5 adults, $3 children 5-18
COMMENT: Reservations required
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Ranching Weekends
- On holidays and the 1st an 3rd weekends of each month from Memorial Day through October, experience daily activities on a working ranch as you visit with living history interpreters. Special activities may include historic cooking, music, quilting, carpentry, roping, gardening, saddling, and blacksmithing. Programs given at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
- WHEN: August 16-17, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Campfire Program Series
- Learn about different natural history topics around a campfire beginning at 7 p.m. An hour long nature trail hike completes the evening program at 9 p.m.
- WHEN: August 23, 2008, 7-9pm
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Life on the Ranch
- Tom Burton and Dr. Jim Hoy will share memories of Pioneer Bluffs ranch life and the Rogler family.
- WHEN: August 24, 2008, 2-4pm
LOCATION: Pioneer Bluffs is located on Flint Hills National Scenic Byway K-177, one mile north of Matfield Green or fifteen miles south of Cottonwood Falls. It lies on the east side of K-177 and is lined with limestone fence.
ACCESSIBILITY: No
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Lynn Smith, 620-753-3414, email: lynn@pioneerbluffs.org
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Quilt Show
- View local quilts displayed all three days in the historic barn while voting for your favorites. Winners will be announced on Monday at 1 p.m. Quilting demonstrations all three days.
- WHEN: August 30-September 1, 2008, 10am-4pm
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
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September 2008
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Ranching Weekends
- On holidays and the 1st an 3rd weekends of each month from Memorial Day through October, experience daily activities on a working ranch as you visit with living history interpreters. Special activities may include historic cooking, music, quilting, carpentry, roping, gardening, saddling, and blacksmithing. Programs given at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
- WHEN: September 1, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Prairie Seed Harvesting
- On the first Thursday of the month in June, July, September, and October help staff harvest prairie seeds from 9 a.m. to noon. The seeds will be used to restore bottomland prairie areas at the preserve.
- WHEN: September 4, 2008 9 a.m. - Noon
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Old-time Music and Wool Spinning
- On the 1st Saturday of each month from June through October, listen to live music and watch wool spinning demonstrations.
- WHEN: September 6, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Ranching Weekends
- On holidays and the 1st an 3rd weekends of each month from Memorial Day through October, experience daily activities on a working ranch as you visit with living history interpreters. Special activities may include historic cooking, music, quilting, carpentry, roping, gardening, saddling, and blacksmithing. Programs given at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
- WHEN: September 6-7, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse
- Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon until 4 p.m. in May, June, September, and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, and a recitation bench are on display.
- WHEN: September 6-7, 2008 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Red House Discovery Hikes
- At 10 a.m. (Sat and Sun) on the 2nd and 4th weekends of each month from June through October, enjoy a one-hour ranger led hike along the stream bank. Special natural history programs offered at 2:30 p.m. on Sat and Sun.
- WHEN: September 13-14, 2008, 10-11am
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Prairie Wildflower Weekend
- Enjoy wildflower and medicinal plant hikes, Kansas Native Plant Society education programs, prairie bus tours, special speakers, nature trails, and more.
- WHEN: September 13-14, 2008, 10am-4pm
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse
- Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon until 4 p.m. in May, June, September, and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, and a recitation bench are on display.
- WHEN: September 13-14, 2008 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse
- Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon until 4 p.m. in May, June, September, and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, and a recitation bench are on display.
- WHEN: September 20-21, 2008 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Frontier Military Scenic Byway
Freedom Festival
- The Freedom Festival features a reenactment of the Battle of Osawatomie, the largest battle during "Bleeding Kansas." In addition, the event features a Civil War Battle reenactment on Sunday, September 21, 2008. Both days feature first person narratives of Territorial Kansas historical figures, frontier artisans, live music, an arts and crafts show, and other family fun activities.
- WHEN: September 20-21, 2008, 10am-6pm
LOCATION: John Brown Memorial Park, Box 37, 1000 Main Street, Osawatomie, Kansas 66064
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Grady Atwater, 913-755-4384, email: adaircabin@kshs.org
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Ranching Weekends
- On holidays and the 1st an 3rd weekends of each month from Memorial Day through October, experience daily activities on a working ranch as you visit with living history interpreters. Special activities may include historic cooking, music, quilting, carpentry, roping, gardening, saddling, and blacksmithing. Programs given at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
- WHEN: September 20-21, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse
- Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon until 4 p.m. in May, June, September, and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, and a recitation bench are on display.
- WHEN: September 27-28, 2008 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Red House Discovery Hikes
- At 10 a.m. (Sat and Sun) on the 2nd and 4th weekends of each month from June through October, enjoy a one-hour ranger led hike along the stream bank. Special natural history programs offered at 2:30 p.m. on Sat and Sun.
- WHEN: September 27-28, 2008, 10-11am
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
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October 2008
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Prairie Seed Harvesting
- On the first Thursday of the month in June, July, September, and October help staff harvest prairie seeds from 9 a.m. to noon. The seeds will be used to restore bottomland prairie areas at the preserve.
- WHEN: October 2, 2008 9 a.m. - Noon
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse
- Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon until 4 p.m. in May, June, September, and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, and a recitation bench are on display.
- WHEN: October 4-5, 2008 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Ranching Weekends
- On holidays and the 1st an 3rd weekends of each month from Memorial Day through October, experience daily activities on a working ranch as you visit with living history interpreters. Special activities may include historic cooking, music, quilting, carpentry, roping, gardening, saddling, and blacksmithing. Programs given at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
- WHEN: October 4-5, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse
- Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon until 4 p.m. in May, June, September, and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, and a recitation bench are on display.
- WHEN: October 11-12, 2008 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Red House Discovery Hikes
- At 10 a.m. (Sat and Sun) on the 2nd and 4th weekends of each month from June through October, enjoy a one-hour ranger led hike along the stream bank. Special natural history programs offered at 2:30 p.m. on Sat and Sun.
- WHEN: October 11-12, 2008, 10-11am
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Prairie Harvest Festival and Dance
- Enjoy an old-fashioned harvest festival as living history characters get ready for winter. Cider making, hay rack rides, live music, and pumpkin carving from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Barn dance from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the Tallgrass Express String band. Refreshments served.
- WHEN: October 18, 2008, 10am-4pm, dance from 6-9pm
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
COMMENT: Refreshments served.
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse
- Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon until 4 p.m. in May, June, September, and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, and a recitation bench are on display.
- WHEN: October 18-19, 2008 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Ranching Weekends
- On holidays and the 1st an 3rd weekends of each month from Memorial Day through October, experience daily activities on a working ranch as you visit with living history interpreters. Special activities may include historic cooking, music, quilting, carpentry, roping, gardening, saddling, and blacksmithing. Programs given at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
- WHEN: October 18-19, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Red House Discovery Hikes
- At 10 a.m. (Sat and Sun) on the 2nd and 4th weekends of each month from June through October, enjoy a one-hour ranger led hike along the stream bank. Special natural history programs offered at 2:30 p.m. on Sat and Sun.
- WHEN: October 25-26, 2008, 10-11am
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse
- Visit a one-room schoolhouse on weekends from noon until 4 p.m. in May, June, September, and October. Visit with National Park Service volunteers about the role the school played in the early days of education on the prairie. McGuffey readers, slates, and a recitation bench are on display.
- WHEN: October 25-26, 2008 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 2480 KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
- ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
- ADMISSION FEE: No
- CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
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November 2008
Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Holiday Ranch House
- The historic ranch house and headquarters area are decorated with natural objects and greenery representing an 1880s historic holiday setting.
- WHEN: November 29-December 31, 2008, 9am-4:30pm
LOCATION: 2480 KS Hwy 177, Strong City, KS 66869 (2 miles north of US 50 and K-177 intersection)
ACCESSIBILITY: Yes
ADMISSION FEE: No
CONTACT: Heather Brown, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 620.273.8494, email: Heather_Brown@nps.gov
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