The Kansas Outback

     The Red Hills offers a multitude of natural adventures. A very popular one is birding. In early January, the 28th Red Hills Audubo...

     A light snow dusting accents an already beautiful landscape. The Red Hills rarely enjoys a deep blanket of snow but whatever graces ...

    That pollinators are important to humans cannot be overstated. Most of our fruits, nuts, and vegetables are a result of animal pollin...

     For most bicycle enthusiasts, any time you can get out is good. But there are some times of the year when it can be truly rewarding fo...

     The Red Hills of Kansas support nearly 2/3rds of the 102 species of amphibians, reptiles, and turtles known to occur in the state. T...

      With all the rains in the Red Hills this year, the prairie wildflower show is spectacular. And all the pollinator insects are enjoyin...

           I am afflicted with an insatiable appetite for history.  In past blogs, I've posted about the very ancient history of the ...