Posted in Arkansas
March 21, 2018
The Beautiful Blazing Star Field Hiding In Plain Sight In Arkansas That You Need To Visit
Arkansas has such a variety of beauty. No matter if it’s the naturally created waterfalls or man-made architecture, everyone can find something to appreciate in this state. Something to look forward to as the weather continues to warm up is the blooming of flowers throughout the natural state. We’re looking forward to frolicking through a particular prairie field that’s filled with the wildflower known as Blazing Star. Let’s pack a picnic and see what this natural area has to offer.

It's just seven miles north of Charleston. You can reach the area by using these coordinates.

The tall-grass prairie is the perfect place for a picnic or a flower-powered hike.

These neighboring wildflowers are known as pale purple coneflowers.

They're the remaining remnants of what had been a 135,000-acre prairie. This complex ecosystem stretched through the western portion of the Arkansas Valley.

The prairie-lands are home to 21 rare, grassland-dependent species. This feathered friend is a Henslow's sparrow.

This little guy is one of the near-threatened, ornate box turtles. It's one of only two terrestrial species of turtles native to the area.

To stay up-to-date on Natural Area events or just to learn fun facts, you can follow the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission.
Where’s your favorite place to stop and smell the roses (or other flower variety)? Share with us in the comments below!
If you’d like to learn about other gorgeous fields like this one, you should read about these Natural Areas.