The Flint Hills, historically known as Bluestem Pastures or Blue Stem Hills, [1] are a region of hills and prairies that lie mostly in eastern Kansas. It is named for the abundant residual flint eroded from the bedrock that lies near or at the surface.

Learn more about the Flint Hills of Kansas and Oklahoma, the largest expanse of tallgrass prairie left in North America. A project of the Flint Hills Discovery Center and our online learning center.

Explore ancient Kansas along the Flint Hills National Scenic Byway and view the native grasses of the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. View maps Discover the history of the route and find maps, attractions, and a suggested itinerary.

Engage in the vast beauty of rolling hills and breathtaking views along the Flint Hills in east-central Kansas. This is one of the largest tallgrass prairies left in the world and can still be experienced by visitors through historic attractions, hiking, overnight stays, education, and events.

Aug 17, 2020 · The Flint Hills National Scenic Byway follows Kansas Highway 177 from Cassoday to Council Grove, passing through the towns of Matfield Green, Bazaar, Cottonwood Falls, and Strong City on the way. If you stick to the beaten path, you will enjoy some of the finest scenery Kansas has to offer.

Jul 29, 2024 · Today less than 4% remains intact, mostly in the Kansas Flint Hills. Established on November 12, 1996, the preserve protects a nationally significant remnant of the once vast tallgrass prairie ecosystem. Here the tallgrass makes its last stand. The preserve has nearly 11,000 acres to be explored.

The Flint Hills, historically known as Bluestem Pastures or Blue Stem Hills, is a region in eastern Kansas and north-central Oklahoma. It was named for the abundant flint eroded from the bedrock near or at the surface.

Voted one of the Eight Wonders of Kansas, the Flint Hills are a special, magical place. Located west of Emporia, and extending north and south for several hundred miles, the Flint Hills are one of the last remaining tallgrass prairie eco-systems in the world.

Jul 14, 2024 · The Flint Hills of Kansas offers a unique and picturesque escape perfect for travel enthusiasts and road trippers. Buckle up as we take you through rolling hills, quaint towns, and historical landmarks that make this region a must-visit.

Featuring one of the last remaining tallgrass prairie eco-systems in the world, the Flint Hills region is a band of hills stretching for several hundred miles in eastern Kansas to north-central Oklahoma.