Prairie State Park, State park with tallgrass prairie in Barton County, Missouri, United States.
Prairie State Park encompasses 4,000 acres of grasslands where bison and elk roam freely through native vegetation and open meadows.
The establishment of the park in 1980 came as a response to the rapid loss of prairie lands during the 1970s when soybean farming expanded.
The Regal Tallgrass Prairie Nature Center presents exhibits about the prairie ecosystem and the Native American communities who lived on these lands.
Visitors can explore fifteen miles of hiking trails, observe wildlife during evening hours, and participate in guided educational programs at the nature center.
The park maintains a herd of approximately 100 bison that graze on native grasses, representing one of Missouri's last natural prairie environments.
Location: Barton County
Inception: 1980
Website: https://mostateparks.com/park/prairie-state-park
GPS coordinates: 37.51220,-94.57170
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:37
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