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Tag: Flint Hills

Sights, Tastes and Sounds of the Flint Hills

By Debbie Leckron Miller on Feb. 26, 2022

Though cattle and cowboys still roam these pastoral lands, there’s no need to saddle up to experience this last big stand of tallgrass prairie in North America. A rich blend of historic sites and modern attractions gets you knee-deep into the boundless beauty, saved from the pioneer plows thanks to…

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These Hills Are Alive

By Debbie Leckron Miller on Aug. 29, 2020

In Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ Flint Hills, venture into the famous prairie landscape and Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø State University’s vibrant hometown. Defined by the sea of swaying bluestem, carpets of wildflowers, grazing bovines, and limestone outcroppings covering its undulating terrain, the Flint Hills region beckons nature lovers…

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Tips and Tricks for Photographing the Flint Hills

By Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø on Oct. 01, 2019

The Flint Hills are the subject of thousands of photographs each year. The Tallgrass Prairie that runs through Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø is home to wildflowers, rolling hills, and endless skies, making it a photographers dream. Landscape photography is a fun and unique challenge so before you load up the camera bag…

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Time at Teter Rock

By Mickey Shannon on Apr. 11, 2018

My first experience with Teter Rock came on July 7th, 2012. I was visiting some friends who were…

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10 Reasons to Fall in Love with Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø

By Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø on Jan. 31, 2018

One must merely get out of the car to appreciate the treasure trove of possibilities Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø has to offer. Savor the unspoiled skyscapes, landscapes, and wide-open spaces of the Sunflower State, from the picturesque sunsets to the nation’s largest remaining stand of tallgrass prairie to wildlife…

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