, /PRNewswire/ -- Summertime is known for abundant, colorful crops, and the thousands of acres of sunflower fields in create a landscape awash with vibrant, sunny yellow hues. North Dakota Tourism has launched the state's 2024 detailing the location of more than a dozen stunning sunflower fields all set to reach peak color in late-July through August. "The state's sunflower growers are eager to partner with North Dakota Tourism on this field guide program and share a little of what makes unique with others," said , a sunflower grower in southwest .
"There's really nothing like seeing a field full of vibrant yellows when the sunflowers reach their peak color. Helping visitors to have a legendary experience is a valuable opportunity for growers to support both the tourism and agriculture industries in ." For visitors planning a picture-perfect trip to see sunflower bloom, this year's sunflower map identifies new locations for viewing the sunflowers as they stretch toward the golden rays of sunlight and pop against the cool blue of the sky.
will update the map weekly as the sunflowers grow and burst with peak colors so visitors are sure to find the most colorful fields on their trip. sunflower roots can be traced back to Ukrainian immigrants that settled in the state via the Homestead Act of 1867. Sunflowers have long been a significant part of economy and Ukrainians proudly recognize it as the nation's official flower.
As Ukrainians settled throughout the state, they cultivated.
