Trip To Manhattan Kansas

Trip To Manhattan Kansas - August 2010
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Chris Barr’s Cabin, located outside of Manhattan, Kansas on the way to Pillsbury Crossing, was built in 1863. Later it was later incorporated as a part of a larger house. The cabin was discovered in 1962 when the house was torn down. In 1992, the Zeandale Senior Citizens group refurbished the cabin into its current state. The kittens were at my step-son's house and have never been to the cabin as far as we know.

One of the way-cool and interesting things about Kansas (and most of the midwest, for that matter) is the clouds. Here are some images that I captured.




		Jasmine (Jazzy)

Pillsbury Crossing is a natural limestone slab that was used by pioneers to cross Deep Creek. The ledge terminates in a waterfall in Riley County, Kansas, USA. The waterfall is about 40 feet (12 m) wide and has a drop of around 5 feet (1.5 m). Below Pillsbury Crossing, Deep Creek flows into the Kansas River. The waterfall is named for Josiah Pillsbury.




The Zoo at Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure Hedville, Kansas




















Konza Prairie - Most of Konza was once a part of the Dewey Cattle Ranch. In the 1970's, the Nature Conservancy purchased the property, over 13 square miles. It is managed by Kansas State University to be used as a research natural area to study the tallgrass prairie ecosystem. a public nature trail takes visitors on a scenic hike across the virgin tallgrass prairie and atop the limestone-capped hills overlooking the property.







As usual here is a mixed bag of stuff including a yawning lion, radio tower, some really interesting mammatus clouds, orchids, some headstones from Pleasant Vally Cemetery and a couple glorious sunrise shots.