Mysteries of the Tallgrass focuses on discovering public places to experience the native ecosystem of the Flint Hills and is meant to draw people into the area to experience this iconic part of the state for themselves. This documentary highlights the reasons why the Flint Hills are a world-class attraction deserving of recognition and appreciation from people both within and outside of the state.

This film reveals a variety of locations to explore the Flint Hills in person such as state parks, preserves, lakes, waterfalls, trails, and much more! Follow along on this cinematic adventure and create your own itinerary for an exciting vacation in the region! This film will invite you to walk in the footsteps of historical figures and unlock the mystery of where to experience the last remnants of wild Kansas in the Tallgrass Prairie Ecosystem.

The Flint Hills might feel remote and off the beaten path, but there are excellent lodging accommodations in the region that give you a chance to recharge in the beauty and solitude of the hills. Most of the locations are centrally located to a host of eco attractions, and offer stunning views and wild experiences themselves right within their own property boundaries. Learn about places like Clover Cliff Ranch, Matfield Station, and more!

There are several places across the Flint Hills region to view the iconic animals of the great plains including bison, wild horses, reptiles, birds, and more! Witness massive herds of bison roaming the unbroken prairie much like they did in times before westward expansion.  Find collard lizards scurrying across rock outcroppings in the hills. Gain a new appreciation for why these animals are important to the Tallgrass Ecosystem.

In this film, you'll accompany us on a guided tour that produces incredible finds like Indigenous artifacts, fossils from the Permian period, and more! You'll also tour museums in the Flint Hills to learn more about the history of this region, which has a legacy that spans back to ancient times.

Follow the scenic byway, historic highways, and the interstate to cities and towns such as Cottonwood Falls, El Dorado, Beaumont, Council Grove and Emporia to get a better sense of the culture that populates the Flint Hills. These locations give the Flint Hills traveler a respite from the road, and offer numerous charms including shopping, restaurants, attractions, and events!