Wichita, Kansas: Keeper of the Plains: Ring of Fire
44 feet tall Indian, unveiled May 18, 1974. Sculpted by Blackbear Bosin, who named it "Keeper of the Plains." In 2007 the angular steel figure was surrounded by a circle of firepots; they belch flame on a varying schedule.
Mid-America All-Indian Center
- Address:
- 650 N. Seneca St., Wichita, KS
- Directions:
- Stands at the confluence of the Big and Little Arkansas Rivers, behind the Mid-America All-Indian Center. West side of the city. Take US Hwy 400/54, exit onto Seneca St., and drive north about one mile.
- Hours:
- Visible after dark when the flames erupt. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 316-262-5221
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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The Ring of Fire Flame started at 9:00pm. Really neat.
[Kevin Raines, 07/05/2021]
Very interesting place in a beautiful setting.
[Doug, 10/16/2020]
A different view of Keeper of the Plains framed by the pedestrian bridge. Also wish this would be renamed to Keeper of the Plains instead of Big Indian Surrounded by Ring of Fire!
[Leeandpaul, 04/10/2019]
So well designed and beautiful area that there were four different groups taking pictures of the Keeper of the Plains while we were there. The fire is at night -- wish we could have seen it.
[Laura, 07/02/2018]
During the summer months they light the flames at 9 pm for 15 minutes, which is when I saw it. According to their website, when the time changes from Daylight Savings they light the flames at 7 pm for 15 minutes.
[Randall Sharp, 10/16/2012]Page of 2 [Next 2 items]
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