Bison mothers and calves graze on the Kankakee Sands prairie. — New Audio Tour Take a fun and informative drive through Kankakee Sands! © Olivia Schouten/TNC

Indiana Nature Notes for February

By Alyssa Nyberg, Kankakee Sands Preserve Coordinator | Last updated February 01, 2026

Alyssa Nyberg Kankakee Sands Preserve Coordinator

Kankakee Sands as You've Never Herd Before

Have you been to Kankakee Sands and fallen head over heels in love with the prairie and bison? It’s easy to do when you witness first-hand the beauty of this wide open big-sky place that people have reconstructed with their hands and hearts.

Have you sat and watched the bison grazing passively on the prairie or taken a walk at Conrad Station Savanna when the wildflowers are in bloom? During those times, have you ever wished you knew a little bit more about this place that you have fallen in love with? Good news—learning more about Kankakee Sands has just gotten a whole App easier!

Download the audio tour

Check out the Kankakee Sands TravelStorys

The Nature Conservancy just unveiled a TravelStorys audio tour for Kankakee Sands. TravelStorys offers scenic drives, nature trails, historic sites and city walks through their free app.

Kankakee Sands staff have put together engaging narratives for an hour-long driving tour around Kankakee Sands that you can listen to on your phone. The family-friendly, easily digestible content is GPS activated and will begin playing as you approach the locations of interest. How fun is it that TNC’s own Northeast Indiana Land Steward, Nathan Herbert, narrates the Kankakee Sands story!

If you’re a Kankakee Sands regular, you’ll learn more about the place you love, deepening your admiration and understanding of this incredible place. If you’re new to Kankakee Sands, buckle up—you’re in for quite a ride. The new audio tour invites you to spend an hour or two (or more) exploring and learning a little bit more about the fascinating and unique features of Kankakee Sands. And did we mention it’s free?

To access the tour, download the TravelStorys app on your device and search for Kankakee Sands.

So as you feel ready for a winter-time drive, grab a warm drink, your audio device and make your way to Kankakee Sands. Then sit back, relax and enjoy the story-filled drive!