The nation’s largest contiguous tract of blackland prairie in public ownership. Hunting, fishing on two lakes. Excellent birding for grassland species. Butterfly and hummingbird garden; nature trail, portable sporting clays tower, shotgun range; covered fishing pier. GROUPS: Group lodging available by reservation; East Building sleeps 26; West Building sleeps 14. Educational building with classroom space,

Directions: From Interstate 30, follow U.S. 278 two miles west and turn on Ark. 73. Continue 14 miles to Columbus, turn north on Hempstead County Road 35 and go two miles to the gate.