Kansas Visitor's Guide 2007/2008 - (Page 17) THE LAST OF AMERICA’S PRAIRIES Explore the Kansas Flint Hills Background photograph by Steve Mulligan You’ll enjoy visiting Council Grove – a National Treasure in the heart of the Flint Hills. With over 24 Nationally Recognized Historic Sites – many associated with the Santa Fe Trail – one will enjoy stepping back in time from our contemporary 21st century environment. Visit the Allegawaho Heritage Park, site of the last Kaw (or Kansa) Indian Village in Kansas, the Kaw Mission and other historic sites. Historic Council Grove & Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Established as a unit of the National Park Service, the former Spring Hill/Z Bar Ranch is a public - private partnership in the heart of the Flint Hills. Backcountry day hiking trails, prairie bus tours, and historic house tours available. Located 17 miles south of Council Grove or 2 miles north of Strong City on Hwy 177. 620-273-8494 • www.nps.gov/tapr • www.parktrust.org Allegawaho Heritage Park 866-404-5297 • www.kawnation.com 800-732-9211 • www.councilgrove.com Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve For reservations call 800-727-7903 www.cottagehousehotel.com 25 N. Neosho • 620-767-6828 Hays House 1857 Restaurant & Tavern 112 W. Main St. • 620-767-5911 http://www.emporiakschamber.org http://www.emporiakschamber.org http://www.kawnation.com http://www.councilgrove.com http://www.cottagehousehotel.com http://www.cottagehousehotel.com http://www.nps.gov/tapr http://www.parktrust.org
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