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America’s Hidden Prairies: A Guide to National Grasslands
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items Spanning wide open prairies, rolling hills, and wind-swept plains, the National Grasslands are some of the most underrated natural treasures in the United States. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, these protected areas offer rich biodiversity, hist...
Tucked into western Oklahoma and parts of Texas, Black Kettle National Grassland offers quiet trails, scenic picnic spots, and a glimpse into prairie life. Rich in wildlife and history—including the site of the 1868 Battle of the Washita—it’s perfect...
Black Kettle National Grassland
Located in southwestern South Dakota, Buffalo Gap National Grassland offers stunning views, wide open skies, and easy access to nearby Badlands National Park. It’s a favorite for dispersed camping, wildlife spotting, and stargazing without the crowds...
Buffalo Gap National Grassland
Tucked in Northern California near the Oregon border, Butte Valley is the state’s only national grassland. With open sagebrush plains and views of Mount Shasta, it’s a peaceful spot for birdwatching, photography, and quiet drives. Look for golden eag...
Butte Valley National Grassland
Located near the Texas-Oklahoma border, Caddo National Grassland offers peaceful lakes, oak woodlands, and open prairie. Visitors can enjoy hiking, birdwatching, camping, and horseback riding, especially around Lake Davy Crockett. Whether you're fish...
Caddo National Grassland
Tucked in the rolling prairies of southern North Dakota, Cedar River National Grassland is a peaceful spot for wildlife watching, birding, and quiet hikes. With no marked trails, it’s perfect for those who enjoy open exploration and solitude. Look fo...
Cedar River National Grassland
Stretching across the southwest corner of Kansas, Cimarron National Grassland offers wide-open landscapes, scenic byways, and a taste of the Old West. Hike the Santa Fe Trail, camp under starry skies, or spot wildlife like pronghorn and prairie dogs....
Cimarron National Grassland
Spanning over 440,000 acres in southeastern Colorado, Comanche National Grassland offers a blend of rich history and diverse landscapes. Visitors can explore ancient dinosaur tracks in Picketwire Canyonlands, view petroglyphs in Picture Canyon, and t...
Comanche National Grassland
Located in Central Oregon, Crooked River National Grassland offers sweeping views, deep canyons, and access to the scenic Deschutes and Crooked Rivers. Great for hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife watching, it’s a peaceful spot for outdoor advent...
Crooked River National Grassland
Tucked in southeastern Idaho, Curlew National Grassland is a quiet spot for scenic drives, birdwatching, and peaceful camping. With wide sagebrush plains, Sweeten Pond for waterfowl viewing, and open skies, it’s a lesser-known gem for those craving s...
Curlew National Grassland
Just south of Fort Pierre, South Dakota, this vast grassland is perfect for birdwatching, wildlife viewing, and off-trail hiking. Spot prairie chickens, antelope, and wildflowers as you roam open plains. With dispersed camping and endless skies, it’s...
Fort Pierre National Grassland
In northwestern South Dakota, Grand River National Grassland offers rolling hills, river breaks, and vast prairies. Ideal for hiking, hunting, and fishing, it’s a peaceful destination for outdoor lovers. Dispersed camping lets you immerse in nature w...
Grand River National Grassland
Located in northeastern New Mexico, Kiowa National Grassland offers scenic hiking, horseback riding, and camping at Mills Canyon. Explore historical sites along the Santa Fe Trail and enjoy wildlife watching in this peaceful, expansive landscape. Ide...
Kiowa National Grassland
panning over 1 million acres, Little Missouri National Grassland features stunning badlands, prairies, and unique geological formations. Enjoy hiking on the Maah Daah Hey Trail, wildlife watching, and camping at scenic spots like Summit Campground. A...
Little Missouri National Grassland
Just north of Dallas-Fort Worth, LBJ National Grassland offers 20,000 acres of outdoor fun. Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding on 75 miles of trails, or camp and fish at Black Creek Lake. It’s a great spot for wildlife viewing, fishi...
Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland
Located in the Texas Panhandle, McClellan Creek National Grassland offers camping at Lake McClellan, hiking on the West Loop Trail, and wildlife viewing. With 60 camping sites and serene surroundings, it’s a perfect spot for outdoor relaxation and na...
McClellan Creek National Grassland
Located in northwest Nebraska, Oglala National Grassland offers stunning geological features like Toadstool Geologic Park and the Hudson-Meng Bison Kill Site. Enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing, and exploring ancient history. A perfect destination for na...
Oglala National Grassland
Located in northeastern Colorado, Pawnee National Grassland offers 193,060 acres of outdoor adventure. Hike to the Pawnee Buttes, enjoy birdwatching with over 250 species, or explore the Main Draw OHV area. With camping and picnic spots at Crow Valle...
Pawnee National Grassland
Located in the Texas Panhandle, Rita Blanca National Grassland spans 93,763 acres of prairie, offering wildlife viewing, birdwatching, and camping at Thompson Grove. Home to pronghorn antelope, coyotes, and various birds, it’s a peaceful escape into ...
Rita Blanca National Grassland
Located in southeastern North Dakota, Sheyenne National Grassland offers 70,180 acres of scenic beauty. Hike or bike the North Country Trail, observe prairie chickens and other wildlife, or enjoy dispersed camping in this peaceful tallgrass prairie. ...
Sheyenne National Grassland
Located in northeastern Wyoming, Thunder Basin National Grassland spans 547,499 acres of scenic beauty. Enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing, and hunting, or explore the vast terrain on scenic drives and OHV trails. With dispersed camping available, it’s a...
Thunder Basin National Grassland
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, located 60 miles southwest of Chicago, covers 18,000 acres of restored prairie. As the only federal tallgrass prairie preserve east of the Mississippi River, it offers a rare glimpse of this unique habitat. Explore...
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie