The only way to get to this park, is by a small plane. Port Allsworth serves as the hub. lake Clark Airlines out of Anchorage makes it fairly simple, not inexpensive, but straightforward. The park provides a remote setting with gorgeous vistas. The Ranger Station and Visitor Center are closed on Sundays.
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Two tectonic plates are colliding in the northwest part of the United States resulting in a landscape of volcanoes, waterfalls, and lava flows. Enjoy the tour…
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I have been on a mission to visit every state park site in Missouri. This weekend I wrapped up the quest with my final two locations: Dillard Mill and Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead state historic sites. These are both lovely locations worth a visit.
Filed under American History, Photography, Travel
In St Louis Missouri, we are generally prepared for rapid changes in the weather. On my walk this evening, I watched the storm brood on the horizon, but I didn’t realize how fast it was moving.
Innocently, my dog and I meandered along the trail. I took photos, while Stash sniffed every shrub.
The balmy 79 degrees F felt almost sticky at the beginning. Stash was so happy to be out on a walk.
The temperature dropped 20 degrees, the wind kicked up 20 mph, and the horizontal rain pelted us.
Stash knew trouble was afoot, she dragged me back to the car. She was disgusted in me that I resisted too long and she was left to be molested by the swirling leaves.
I will have to regain her confidence. She just hasn’t lived through enough seasons in St Louis.
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The lightest of rain on the greyest of days didn’t bother the flowers at all.
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I have been slowly visiting all the State Parks and Historic Sites in Missouri. Â There are a total of 52 State Parks and 35 Historic Sites. In one weekend I managed to visit 11. During this trip, my favorite locations were the Battle of Island Mound and Watkins Glen Historic Site.
Squaw Creek Wetlands
Bottle Brush
Around the lake at Wallace State Park
Watkins Mill House
The homestead
At the factory
Weston Bend looking into Kansas
Along the trail at Crowder S.P.
Small town america
The town is named after the librarian
Western Missouri Prairies
at the Battle of Island Mound
Robert Ford killed Jesse James here
The Confederate soldiers prayed here
from the church
Battle of Lexington
Lexington
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I took these photos while doing my daily walk for health. Finding interesting material for my art projects is keeping me more fit.
The thistle provided a few interesting shots.
Speaking of art…
My favorite exhibits at the Laumeier Sculpture Park…
A living museum in Faust Park.
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I decided to go out to the woods to see what was waiting for me today. Sometimes in my hectic life, I forget that other living organisms exist. It only took about five steps into the forest before I stumbled on to my old friends.
Any Colour You Like:
Fungus (Three Different Ones)
Hey You
Outside the Wall(s):
A Great Blue Heron is taking off in the background…
Lost For Words:
Fat Old Sun
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This delicate plant will grow up to be a fern.
Hawn State Park, Missouri
Freshly "Pic'ed" 