MAJESTIC BUTTES OF THE PARK JOE-PYE WEED (EUPATORIUM MACULATUM) The silvery checkerspot butterfly caterpillar

The silvery checkerspot butterfly caterpillar feeds on the Yellow coneflower as do some moth species

The colors of the sunset begin to fade as the evening draws to a close while looking out over this northern prairie

Blue vervain plants prefer moist areas such as wet meadows

I gazed out over the landscape and this scene of wildflowers made up of blue vervain

MAJESTIC BUTTES OF THE PARK JOE-PYE WEED (EUPATORIUM MACULATUM) The silvery checkerspot butterfly caterpillarThe awe inspiring geological formation of the badlands is an incredible site to see. Made up of buttes, pinnacles, spires and a wide expanse of mixed grasses. Many species inhabit this area including buffalo, pronghorn, mule deer, white tailed deer, prairie dog, hawks, eagles and many others. (594 561)