Prairie Talk: Porter Cattle Co.

Prairie Talk: Porter Cattle Co.

Jun 24, 2019 | Event

Cattleman Rich Porter is loyal to his workers, suppliers, alliances, and, especially, to his community. “An ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness,” said Porter. “Do unto others better than you would have them do unto you. If they don’t respond in kind,...
July Volunteer Workday

July Volunteer Workday

Jun 23, 2019 | Event

We have work to do! This big hackberry tree needs to be cleaned up. Our team of volunteers will tackle it at our next Volunteer Workday – Saturday, July 6. If tree clearing isn’t your thing, we have other, less physical chores for the day. We’ll...
Day of the Cowboy

Day of the Cowboy

Jun 14, 2019 | Event, Featured

Honoring Flint Hills cowhands of yesterday and today. Cowboy history, in photos, video, and story, by Greg Hoots, author and historian Branding—Leave your family brand at Pioneer Bluffs! Bring your branding iron, or come watch branding demonstrated (on wood). Roping...
Symphony Day Open Ranch Tour

Symphony Day Open Ranch Tour

Mar 30, 2019 | Event

It is Open Ranch on Symphony Day in the Flint Hills. Stop in this Saturday when you are out and about. We have ranch exhibits for you to enjoy, ice cold water, and homemade cookies. Our volunteers are ready to greet you!
Rodeo Prairie Talk by Gerald Roberts family

Rodeo Prairie Talk by Gerald Roberts family

Mar 30, 2019 | Event

Gerald Roberts was born to rodeo. His family started the Flint Hills Rodeo, and Gerald was a twice All Around World Champion cowboy (1942, 1948). His siblings, Ken and Marge, also were rodeo champions. Gerald’s granddaughter, Shannan Hauser, presents this family’s...