As of today, out of season, returns ~February. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Every spring ranchers, land managers, The Nature Conservancy, and public land agencies conduct large-scale prescribed burns across the Flint Hills to remove woody encroachment and promote native tallgrasses.
Burns are weather- and smoke-management dependent, concentrated in late winter and spring, and often occur on short notice.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Konza Prairie Biological Station - Visitor Trailhead (K-177 / Konza North Trailhead area) |
| Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve - Visitor Center & West Pullout (KS-177 / Spring Hill Ranch) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.