The Annual Prairie Burn--A Glorious Day

Every spring Upland, IN burns the Prairie across the street from Taylor University. Every year they send out a campus email inviting us all to come witness this spectacle. I was never interested as an immature freshmen or sophomore. Junior year I somehow missed the email even though I wanted to go, and as a mature and well-informed senior, I was more than prepared today when that email came around. With camera, friends and a dog in tow, we made our way to the science center parking lot, along with half of the Upland residents and students from Taylor. I can't even describe it besides saying that it was an awesome field of fire. Here are some pics, maybe you'll be able to smell the smoke, because I sure can.

Me by the beginnings of the blaze.



Middle



Near the end of the burning