I lived in the Flint Hills of Kansas — the subject for this Times feature — for a couple of years (back when I worked at Kansas State University), and I can sincerely say it’s one of the most beautiful area I’ve been to in the entire world. There’s a lot of negativity out there towards Kansas — mostly from people who have never been here — but I’d put parts of this state up against just about anywhere in a beauty contest.
http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/05/04/travel/escapes/04American.html?8dpc
001 // Brian Ford // 05.07.2007 // 8:56 AM
I wouldn’t go quite as far as you regarding the comparison, but it “is” surreal to drive out in that area while they’re burning the fields.
002 // Jeff Croft // 05.07.2007 // 8:58 AM
The sunrises and sunsets put anyplace else I’ve been to shame, as well.
003 // Baxter // 05.07.2007 // 3:45 PM
Nothing beats an Arizona sunrise or sunset. Nothing. It’s when God shows his face to the world.