Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

2480B Highway 177 Strong City, KS 66869 620-273-8494 620-273-6034 nps.gov/tapr Show Map |

Hours: Hiking Trails open 24/7, buildings open daily 8:30-4:30 (summer) and 9-4:30 (winter)

Admission: Free

The Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is one of the nation’s newest national preserves. It protects one of the last remaining tallgrass ecosystems in the world. Tallgrass prairie once covered 400,000 square miles of North America, but less than 4% remains, primarily here in Chase County.

Explore over 10,000 acres including five hiking trails, a bison herd, abundant wildlife, catch and release fishing areas, as well as an 1881 historic ranch house, limestone barn and outbuildings, and nearby one room schoolhouse. The Preserve was named one of the Eight Wonders of Kansas in 2008.

Open~Closed~Canceled

Posted May 12, 2020

updated 6/5/2020 PLEASE CONTACT ANY BUSINESS OR PLACE YOU PLAN TO VISIT! Many places in Chase County have made changes to the way they do business by orders and recommendations from State, Local & Federal agencies. Please contact the business or place you plan to visit to find out how this change concerns your visit!…

2020 River Suite Canceled

Posted Apr 17, 2020

With deep consideration the board of directors of the Chase County Chamber of Commerce has canceled this event.

Support Local Businesses in this time of adversity!

Posted Apr 15, 2020

Please contact individual businesses for a variety of options for eating, groceries or other merchandise. Many businesses are busy behind the scenes filling the needs of our community. If you have a need or are able to offer help reach out to us, please. Above all, stay home!

Road Trip Through the Flint Hills

Posted Nov 12, 2019

Small town, big roles! Toni Schneider works for the community she loves

Posted Jun 26, 2019

By Brogan Gillmore During the hot spring days of late May, Chase County holds its annual rodeo, with bull riding, mutton busting, calf scrambles and plenty of beer. And in the thick of it all is Toni Schneider, director of the Chase County Chamber of Commerce, and arguably one of the most involved people in…