Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Accessibility in the National Park System

The other day I read a story about efforts at Cape Lookout National Seashore to install an ADA accessible ramp. And that got me to wondering about how accessible the National Park System is.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 6th, 2010 5:18pm

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Our Only Privately-Owned National Park Celebrates a Birthday and a Vital Conservation Easement

A new conservation easement has made today’s 12th anniversary celebration extra special at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, America’s only privately-owned national park. A buffer now protects three miles of the border, providing a big boost to the park’s prairie preservation efforts and helping to solidify the park’s reputation as a good neighbor.

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By Bob Janiskee - November 12th, 2008 10:13am

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National Park Quiz 1: Are You Centered?

Do you know where the national parks are located? This little quiz will test the accuracy of your National Park System “mental map.” The answers are at the end. No peeking!

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By Bob Janiskee - October 29th, 2011 6:37am

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Interpretation on the Tallgrass Prairie

Owen Hoffman has just returned from a trip across Kansas. He has provided us with a detailed trip report from his visit to the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. The wide open skies and history of the area piqued his interest, but the interpretive program on-site left something to be desired.

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By [email protected] - October 23rd, 2011 2:10pm

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