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Managed by Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri State Parks
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- Prairie State Park — official page
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- Operator:(417) 843-6711
About
A park that protects tallgrass prairie, with trails, wildflowers and a resident bison herd. The Regal Tallgrass Prairie Nature Center has exhibits and programs, and the park has picnic sites and camping.
Source: mostateparks.com
From Wikipedia
Prairie State Park is a public recreation area encompassing nearly 4,000 acres (1,600 ha) of grasslands and woodlands in Barton County, Missouri. The state park preserves much of the few remaining acres of tallgrass prairie in the state. The park features hiking trails, camping for backpackers, and a nature center. Captive wild bison and elk roam the park. The bison herd contains about 100 individuals as of spring 2021.
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