STRONG CITY, Kan. (AP) — Insects, weather and federal budget cuts all are plaguing the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in the last year.

The superintendent of the preserve in the Flint Hills says it will survive despite an unusual number of setbacks at the 10,483-acre attraction.

The troubles started last summer when heavy rains washed out one of the roads used to carry visitors to the preserve. The rains also caused springs to bubble up in troublesome spots.

As workers were cleaning mold caused by the flooding in the ranch house, they discovered electrical problems and termites in several of the 13 historic buildings.

The Wichita Eagle reports some areas of the preserve are closed, but people can still use the visitors center, three nature trails, the schoolhouse and attend special activities.