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.
This lovely field is part of the H.E. Flanagan Prairie Natural Area.
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.
Arkansas native, Carol Ann Carson, has written for OnlyInYourState for three years now. She resides in Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier but calls NWA home as well. The graduate of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Carol Ann earned her B.A. in English and will soon be pursing her M.A. in Library Science. She loves exploring the trails around the Buffalo National River and has yet to find a waterfall that wasn't her favorite.
