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Old 05-14-2009, 05:49 PM
 
Location: Hometown of Jason Witten
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I first learned about the Flint Hills from a 1973 book entitled "Scenic Wonders of America," a Readers Digest publication. Then when "PrairyErth" by William Least Heat Moon appeared in the nineties it was a must read for me. Although I disagree with the author philosophically and politically, he is a fine writer whose other books I also enjoyed. One could scarcely learn more about Chase County, Kansas from a single source than can be learned by reading this book. I sometimes have the privilege to drive through the area in my 18-wheeler (twice this week), enjoying the scenery while at the same time feeling frustrated because there is no time available to stop and take a leisurely look at the many historic landmarks. The Flint Hills region is truly a national treasure.
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Old 05-14-2009, 08:19 PM
 
Location: Aloverton
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I first learned about the Flint Hills from a 1973 book entitled "Scenic Wonders of America," a Readers Digest publication. Then when "PrairyErth" by William Least Heat Moon appeared in the nineties it was a must read for me. Although I disagree with the author philosophically and politically, he is a fine writer whose other books I also enjoyed. One could scarcely learn more about Chase County, Kansas from a single source than can be learned by reading this book. I sometimes have the privilege to drive through the area in my 18-wheeler (twice this week), enjoying the scenery while at the same time feeling frustrated because there is no time available to stop and take a leisurely look at the many historic landmarks. The Flint Hills region is truly a national treasure.
Heat-Moon is also a good guy in person. I happened to run into him in, of all places, a Greek restaurant in Seattle. Of course, I waited to approach him until his group was done eating and ready to leave, but he was extremely gracious. He also responded to a letter I sent him.

My family in Chase County was disappointed by the book, though. Why? "Didn't write much about our part," groused my grandma. They still thought it was well written, though.
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Old 05-16-2009, 02:38 PM
 
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don't miss this, of course

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)

you may know the Flint Hills are unique to this region because the ground was never turned for agriculture...only grazed...so you're seeing what the entire midwest looked like before the arrival of European-descended settlers....bison grazed and there were prairie fires and that's about it before Americans arrived in the 1850s or so....
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Old 05-16-2009, 09:13 PM
 
Location: Manhattan, Ks
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177 between I-70 and Manhattan is a pretty drive and has a nice overlook. The Konza Prairie research station is just outside Manhattan, but I don't know how accessible it is. If you're going to be in Manhattan I'd recommend getting ice cream from Call Hall on the KState campus.
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Old 05-20-2009, 07:43 AM
 
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Locate a Bed and Breakfast in Kansas
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Old 05-20-2009, 01:50 PM
 
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This is a nice b&b along US 50.

www.clovercliff.com

This is a nice place in Manhattan.

www.scenicvalleyinn.com

It is probalby too late for tickets to this year, but this is a very unique event that I highly recommend. This will be the first year we do not attend due to my wife's pregnancy.

www.symphonyintheflinthills.org

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