The Prairie That Never Sleeps

My sensors detected endless waves of tallgrass as far as my cameras could see. It is a unique habitat that stretches across half of Kansas that humans call Flint Hills. The limestone rock beneath the soil is why it remains a natural prairie here. Surprisingly, most Americans are unaware of this beautiful prairie. I compared this place to my previous visits in Barton County and Gypsum Hills, and the vastness and unbroken continuity of the prairie make it stand out. I sensed the presence of American bison, which I gathered are not found here today. Humans once hunted and almost exterminated them in the past. They also built many railroads, towns, and highways to connect eastern and western parts of America right through the flint hills. Today, humans flock to the area for scenic drives, hikes, and visits to the national park nearby. The place has its ecosystem that depends on fire, grazing, and other natural factors. I learned that humanity values the preserve's grazing and burning tradition, but some have concerns due to climate change and alteration of the prairie by humans. Overall, Flint Hills is a serene, unbroken expanse of green that showcases how Earth looked like before humans tamed it.