Broad-leaf wood-oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) is a very unique plant that goes by many names.
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How Plains Tribes Predicted the Weather
The Native Americans of the Plains were in a prime position to observe the weather and learn the sequences that precede and follow each weather system.
Kansas Forts and Bases
Not all of us can readily absorb military history without getting bogged down in the technicalities. Thankfully, Kansas Forts and Bases: Sentinels on the Prairie by Debra Goodrich Bisel and Michelle M. Martin is supremely readable, providing an era-by-era overview of Kansas forts as reflective of the broader picture of Kansas history overall.
Sand Dropseed
This unique seed-throwing grass plays an important role in rebuilding damaged shortgrass prairie.
Silver Bluestem
Attractive ornamental or pesky pasture invader? Silver bluestem excels in both roles.
Little Bluestem
Its wide distribution and importance to the prairie ecosystem have made little bluestem the state grass of Kansas.
Big Bluestem
The legendary native grass of the tallgrass prairie is more than a quality forage.
Kansas Historical Markers
Over 120 historical markers dot the Kansas landscape, telling the story of our fascinating state. If you are looking for the Kansas historical markers, the Kansas Historical Society offers a complete listing organized by county. Each entry provides the full text of the marker, along with its address and GPS coordinates. As you visit theContinue reading “Kansas Historical Markers”
El Cuartelejo: Rediscovery
Archaeologists have determined that the ultimate cause of El Cuartelejo’s demise was fire, as testified by the remains of charred posts and corn seeds. The Comanches who later took up residence near the pueblo had a legend that the ruins were struck by lightning. In any case, for the next hundred years, the walls slowlyContinue reading “El Cuartelejo: Rediscovery”
El Cuartelejo: A Place of Refuge
The Pueblo Indians of New Mexico found themselves in frequent conflict with the Spanish conquistadors. The conquerors imprisoned or killed the native religious leaders, compelled the people to accept the religion of Spain at the point of the sword, and put them to work in labor camps. Repeated uprisings brought the Indians little except bloodyContinue reading “El Cuartelejo: A Place of Refuge”
