Final Post

As September 2009 comes to an end, this is also the final post of this blog. It has been a great honor to have created the following this blog has generated. It is the Kansas Flint Hills, of course, that is the great attraction that has drawn folks to these posts.

Changes in priorities, in my private life, in my retirement, and in my relationship with ESU have brought us to this point.

I encourage each of you who read this to continue to follow the events posted at the Kansas Flint Hills website regularly, and to visit often.

Thank you, again, for your support!

See you in the Kansas Flint Hills! ;-)

Near Hillsboro, Florence or Marion this weekend?

The Hillsboro Arts and Crafts Fair is celebrating 40 years of supporting hand made arts and crafts; visit this Saturday, September 19. This annual festival is juried and takes place on the third Saturday each year in downtown Hillsboro. About 400 artists and craftspersons display and sell their one of a kind creations each year.

Also on Saturday, September 19, Florence, just down the road from Hillsboro, holds their Antique and Arts Fair and Marion, in the same general area, holds their Marion's Art in the Park. This is a Free Fair for shoppers with free parking close to downtown and no admission. There are plenty of local food vendors, as well.

Something for everyone this weekend, in the Kansas Flint Hills! ;-)

Fall RIver Barbeque

Don't miss the Fall River Barbeque on Sept 18 and 19, in Downtown Fall River. Free barbeque and many, many activities for the whole family... even a Miss Fall River contest. Rodeo performances and a parade, church arts and crafts fair, pony pull, kid's games and a dance.

See you in the Kansas Flint Hills! ;-)

Tallgrass Express by Flyover People

I assume you all read Cheryl Unruh's Flyover People blog and column regularly, but if you don't, here is a good one to start with: Tallgrass Express, discussing a concert by the Tallgrass Express String Band performance in Cottonwood Falls. She puts so much meaning is so few words. Think that is called great writing! ;-)

See you in the Kansas Flint Hils! ;-)

Prairie Talk at Pioneer Bluffs - Falcons and Prairie Chickens

Lynn Smith shares the latest program announcement from Pioneer Bluffs - looks like another fascinating program:

Tim Hickok will discuss prairie flora and fauna, along with his passion for the pursuit of prairie-chickens with trained raptors, in a Prairie Talk at Pioneer Bluffs on Saturday, September 19 at 2:00 pm.

Hickok and his hunting partner, Zero, a peregrine falcon, appeared with David Letterman and Jack Hanna on “The Late Show with David Letterman” in May, 2008, He will bring one of his falcons to Pioneer Bluffs.

Hickok is a Chase County rancher with a wildlife biology degree from Kansas State University.

We hope you'll be able to attend this fascinating Prairie Talk! Lynn

Lynn Smith
Executive Director
Pioneer Bluffs Foundation
620.753.3484 office
785.393.1569 cell
www.pioneerbluffs.org

See you in the Kansas Flint Hills! ;-)

Kansas beauty from the air

Kansas Prairie from Above on Flikr was brought to our attention, again, by Flint Hills,Tall Grass on Facebook.

Beautiful photo! What more can you say... Hike the trails, I guess would be great idea!

See you in the Kansas Flint Hills! ;-)

Buffalo Burgers at Alcove Spring

Buffalo Burgers at Alcove Spring is a celebration of the local heritage on Saturday, Sept 12, all day, 9 am to 9 pm in 6 and 1/2 miles north of Blue Rapids, Kansas.

Check out the long list of activities and heritage learning experiences.

See you in the Kansas Flint Hills! ;-)