Tallgrass Prairie
United States, Kansas
Tallgrass Prairie
LocationUnited States, Kansas
RegionKansas
TypeNational Preserve
Coordinates38.4320°, -96.5560°
Established1996
Area44.09
Nearest CityStrong City (2 mi)
Major CityEmporia (18 mi)
About Tallgrass Prairie
The only National Park System unit dedicated to the tallgrass prairie ecosystem, protecting approximately 10,894 acres. Features over 40 miles of hiking trails, the historic Spring Hill Ranch dating to 1881, and a bison herd reintroduced in 2009. Less than 5% of original tallgrass prairie remains.