National Preserve · Kansas, United States
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is a national preserve in Kansas, United States, covering 10,883 acres (4,404 ha), established in 1996.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Preserve |
|---|---|
| Location | Kansas, United States |
| Area | 10,883 acres (4,404 ha) |
| Established | 1996 |
| Coordinates | 38.4328° N, 96.5589° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is a United States National Preserve located in the Flint Hills region of Kansas, north of Strong City. The preserve protects a nationally significant example of the once vast tallgrass prairie ecosystem. Of the 400,000 square miles (1,000,000 km2) of tallgrass prairie that once covered the North American continent, less than 5% remains, primarily in the Flint Hills. Since 2009, the preserve has been home to the Tallgrass Prairie bison herd.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Kansas City International Airport (MCI) · Kansas City, United States · 116.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve?
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is in Kansas, United States (38.4328° N, 96.5589° W).
When was Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve established?
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve was established in 1996, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve?
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve covers 10,883 acres (4,404 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallgrass_Prairie_National_Preserve — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/tapr/ — Official park page.