Wildflower glades are beautiful and fascinating features of the Ozark landscape, but their location and composition are strongly affected by the underlying geology. Here we explore how geologic factors affect glades at Ha Ha Tonka State Park, one of Missouri's most popular parks.

Beyond basic factors like slope and aspect, we discuss how specific bedrock formations affect glade formation, and how an ancient fault running across the landscape creates an unusual repeating-glade effect. We also share some highlights of interesting plants and insects found in Ha Ha Tonka's glades. Finally, we provide suggestions for five locations along the park's trails where you can visit and enjoy glades.

Related videos:
- Ha Ha Tonka State Park: Gunter sandstone: [ Ссылка ]
- Ha Ha Tonka State Park: The Red Arrow Fault: [ Ссылка ]
- Ha Ha Tonka State Park: Collapsed cave & karst: [ Ссылка ]

Further resources:
- Ha Ha Tonka State Park (official site): [ Ссылка ]
- Missouri glades (useful overview): [ Ссылка ]
- POTREE viewer: [ Ссылка ]
- GeoSTRAT (MO DNR): [ Ссылка ]
- Overview of Missouri geology (Missouri State University video): [ Ссылка ]

Ozark Outsider theme: sample from Rubythroat Reel (written and performed by Eric Reuter on a Masterworks hammered dulcimer: [ Ссылка ])

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