Photos: Matthiessen State Park sunflower field hits peak bloom

Asadae Dean of Peru, places sun glasses on a sunflower while having her photo taken on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Matthiessen State Park near Oglesby. The sunflowers are reaching their peak in the park. They are located directly behind the model airplane field. Sunflowers are not allowed to be picked and anyone caught taking sunflowers can be faced with a $195 fine. (Scott Anderson)