Jim, here is S.W. Pa, there is a nearby state park, Jennings Environmental Education Center, that has a 20 acre prairie devoted to the Blazing Star a wild flower. It is accompanied by Golden Rod and the endangered Massasauga Rattlesnake. No, you can't walk through the prairie just around it. It is magnificent in late July/August with the colors of the two wildflowers together.

gyr-falcon - Yes it is growing inside in the ceramic pot and growing medium that came in the box. My 'Apple Blossom" flower died in the bud stage so no flower this year. I have lots outside that I planted after they bloomed but they haven't had flowers for awhile.

Overlook from the Gunflint Trail, out of Grand Marais, MN. The trail goes up to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. You drive up to the end of the trail, launch your canoe (no motors allowed), and enter a HUGE wilderness. Tons of lakes and islands. No facilities. It's for people who want true wilderness. Extends into Canada. You dig your own latrine, build fires, pitch (or don't) your tent, etc. I've only looked out at it, never wanted to actually experience it. This shot is from the beginning of the trail, it climbs up a bit so the overlook of Lake Superior is wonderful.

They are everywhere, much to the consternation of Tony.