U.S. National Preserves & Reserves

A black Rubicon Jeep is parked on a dirt road, towing a small gray teardrop camper trailer. Nestled within the City of Rocks, this mountainous, wooded area under a blue sky and scattered clouds offers a serene escape. Bushes and rugged terrain frame this peaceful outdoor scene, perfect for climbing enthusiasts.
Climbing in the City of Rocks National Reserve
There's a fantastic little bit of BLM land just outside of the City of Rocks that offers free camping. There is easy access into the city and, of course, into Almo for a beer and a burger.
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A small camper trailer with two bikes mounted on top is parked in a rocky desert area next to a black SUV under a blue sky with scattered clouds. Desert shrubs and large tan boulders are visible in the foreground and background.
Mojave National Preserve
A decision late in the evening before puts me on the road to California.
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A small, stone schoolhouse with a bell tower sits atop a grassy hill under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. An American flag waves on a pole to the left of the structure, reminiscent of scenes at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. The foreground shows dry grass and vegetation.
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve – Schoolhouse
I love visiting old one-room schoolhouses that have been restored. It's always interesting to see how kids learned so many years ago.
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Historic two-story stone house with a red roof, surrounded by trees and tallgrass prairie, accessed by a stone staircase and gate under a clear blue sky, stands as a tribute to the beauty of our national preserve.
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve – Home and Outbuildings
The historic Spring Hill Ranch House located at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve showcases the ingenuity and ambition of the 19th century.
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A gravel path curves towards a stone barn with a round silo beside it, surrounded by a fenced field and green trees under a clear blue sky.
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve – The Barn
A few miles north of Strong City, Kansas is the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. The barn was the biggest limestone barn in Kansas in 1878 on the Spring Hill Farm.
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