A brilliantly sunny November day lured us to one of Missouri’s best state parks – Meramac. Although I didn’t notice a single bird, we did find a wasp carting away an immobilized spider, a woodchuck basking in the sun, frogs glistening in Sheep’s Cave, and tadpoles and minnows dancing around in the creeks. The Sycamore’s stark white bark reflected the bright rays of the sun in a spectacular fashion. A chilly morning hike followed by lunch on the river and accented by the exploration of a cave provided us with a stunning backdrop for a day out with friends.
algae covered fungi
miniature puff balls
the third mushroom
a thin violet line
deep reds of fall
bracket fungi
let them be…
from the Fern Trail
from the inside out
Indian Cave Trail
The Meramec River
A nursery of young Sycamores
bands of autumn
the marker
floating away
starfish?
ice cold wading
no visitors allowed
A journey to the center of the Earth
Freshly "Pic'ed" 