Flint Hills, Tall Grass - New Blog

I am very pleased to introduce you all to a new blog, by my good friend and colleague, Dennis Toll. It's called "Flint Hills, Tall Grass." You can see the fruit of his efforts at http://flinthillstallgrass.com. I am confident you will like it, so feel free to pass the link along to others (he says; and I do too!).

I have had the pleasure of working closely with Dennis for more than a couple of years now on the Flint Hills Tourism Coalition and the Heritage Task Force, in particular. I really admire the way Dennis uses words to convey images - I think that is called "Good Writing!" I certainly look forward to the articles in his blog. His passion for the Kansas Flint Hills, and all things Tall Grass, have only grown since his return to Manhattan with his family a number of years ago.


Together with interested others, we are committed to seeing the Kansas Flint Hills region achieve the status of a National Heritage Area; something that a number of our colleagues have been working on for many years. It is a long, slow process, but the local residents are getting on board, slowly and surely, to make the current effort a successful one. We need more people involved, though, so if you are interested in supporting this movement, do not hesitate to let either Dennis or I know of your interest and desire to be involved. It is a worthy endeavor, for the future of Kansas, and the Kansas Flint Hills!

See you in the Kansas Flint Hills! ;-)

300 mile lap around the Flint Hills - check this out

I really enjoyed the blog by "The Rick" today

See: http://kansasflyoverusa.blogspot.com/2008/07/300-mile-lap-around-flint-hills.html

I just had to share it with you all. Be sure to check out the US 50 link, as well. I was reading about it elsewhere, just last weekend, and was glad to see that website.

See you in the Kansas Flint Hills! ;-)

Cowley County Fair

The Cowley County Fair, at the Fairgrounds in Winfield, takes place July 31 - August 4, 2008.
Come see 4-H exhibitors, open class events, entertainment, grandstand events, rodeo and educational events.

See you in the Kansas Flint Hills! ;-)

Pottawatomie County Fair and Parade

The Pottawatomie County Fair and Parade runs July 31 to Aug 3, 2008, with livestock, crafts, food, parade and carnival highlights.

Four day county 4-H fair packed full of fun activities and events for the whole family. Don't miss the parade down Main Street, Onaga, KS, to the Fairground/City Park entrance.

See you in the Kansas Flint Hills! ;-)

Washington County Fair

The Washington County Fair is July 29 to August 2 in 2008. You can see exhibits, livestock showing, pedal pull, parade and entertainment. The parade begins Friday night at 6:30 p.m.

The Fair is held at the Fairgrounds in Washington, KS 66968 (785) 325-2121.

See you in the Kansas Flint Hills! ;-)

Morris County 4-H Fair

The Morris County 4-H Fair runs from July 25 to July 27, 2008. Come to the Annual Morris County 4-H Fair with livestock, gardens, clothing and horse judging.

Enjoy an old-fashioned county 4-H fair at the fairgrounds at the east edge of Council Grove. 4-H youngsters from around Morris County participate by exhibiting livestock, crops, clothing, rabbits, sheep, goats and horses. Family entertainment for all - young and old.

See you in the Kansas Flint Hills! ;-)

Greenwood County Fair

The Greenwood County Fair will be held July 25 to July 27, 2008, at the Fair Grounds in Eureka.

Enjoy livestock exhibits, arts and crafts exhibits, pedal power tractor pull, crop and garden exhibits and other entertainment.

See you in the Kansas Flint Hills! ;-)