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Tallgrass Prairie National PreserveNational Park ServiceU.S. Department of the Interior

Operating HoursThe preserve is open year-round from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Exhibits, brochures, and a 10-minute video program areavailable year-round.

Entrance FeeThe preserve does not charge an entrance fee. A donation box is available on site.

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Bus ToursThe preserve offers prairie bus tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m.,and 3 p.m. during the summer months. The bus isequipped for wheelchairs. Tickets are $5 per adultand $3 for children 5 – 18 years of age. Four yearsand under are free.

Visiting After HoursThe parking lot gates and building close at 4:30 p.m.The Southwind Nature Trail and ranch headquarters areopen until sunset.

The preserve is located in south central Kansas. It is two miles north of intersection U.S. 50 and Flint HillsNational Scenic Byway 177 west of Strong City.

Write to:Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

P.O. Box 585Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845

Phone:Ranch Headquarters Visitor Information

620-273-8494Administrative Headquarters

620-273-6034

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