Site Description:

Located in the Glaciated region of Kansas known as the Flint Hills, the ridges are 1400-1700 ft and the valleys are 800-900 ft.  The hills are steep and this country is considered a dissected plain with the layers of flint (chert-usually grey-blue to black stripes) resisting erosion and softer limestone eroding to form big canyons.  The prairie here is called “Tallgrass” and, at this time of year, portions of it may be on fire. Inhabitants do this on purpose just like the Pawnee before us as fire restores this prairie. 

The draws and valleys are timbered here with mixed hardwoods and Eastern Red cedar on the rocky slopes and unburned meadows.  April is a wet month in Kansas although usually not too stormy. 

This site is close to the Oregon Trail and numerous wagon ruts may be visible on the planned ride or close to nearby Alcove Spring.

This area was a cross-roads for the trails used in the early years of westward expansion, and many of the original mountain men crossed this portion of Kansas.

Colleges:

Primitive Skills / Beaver Trapping / Horsemanship / Flora / Fauna / Geology for Survival.

Horse Ride:

Buster S. is currently planning a 25 +/- ride into Rendezvous through the Flint Hills and Prairies of Kansas. This is a very historical area through which the early western trails and mountain men regularly passed. Slots are limited, so contact him ASAP for more information if you're interested. Period gear ONLY, no modern tack etc...

Grand Council Meeting:

Friday - PM

Auction:

Friday – PM

Look for more information in upcoming issues of the T&LR and/or the Moccasin Mail.

National Frontier Trails Museum - Independence, Missouri (816) 325-7575 ===> Website: www.frontiertrailsmuseum.org