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Visiting the Flint Hills, Kansas, for Brisket and Riding

In the latest installment of the summer food series, Sophie Menin explored the majestic plains of Flint Hills, Kansas, visited with cattle herders, and learned how to cook great brisket. Plus, view a gallery of where she went.

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As seen from the Flint Hills on a summer night.

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Cattle grazing on the Flint Hills.

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The Flint Hills in April before the annual burn.

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A view of the Flint Hills in June, six weeks after the April burn.

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Male fireflies hover over wild alfalfa on a summer night, signaling to female fireflies in the grass below.

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Black-Eyed Susans and other wildflowers growing on the Flint Hills.

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Rose Bacon gives a herding demonstration.

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Rose Bacon with Brandy, her horse. To view more of the remarkable photography of Jim Richardson visit his site.

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